Start a Business in Gastonia

Permits, costs, timeline, and step-by-step requirements.

4 permits2-6 weeks💰 $50–$500

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Overview

Starting a business in Gastonia requires a Business Privilege License through the Revenue Department. Base fee: $50–$500. No general state business license. Privilege license tax was repealed in 2015.

Required Permits

Federal: EIN from IRS (free, instant online)
State: LLC/Corp filing + seller's permit/sales tax registration
County: health department permit + fire inspection
City: business licence/tax certificate

Step-by-Step Process

1

Federal: EIN from IRS (free, instant online)

2

State: LLC/Corp filing + seller's permit/sales tax registration

3

County: health department permit + fire inspection

4

City: business licence/tax certificate

Costs

Estimated total: $50–$500 depending on permits and inspections.

Contact

Revenue Department

Phone: 704-866-6714

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Common Mistakes

Charlotte suburb — Gaston County
Textile industry heritage
NC privilege license
Growing commercial base
North Carolina requires annual report filing with the Secretary of State to maintain business status

Choose Your Business Type

RestaurantFood TruckBarber ShopRetail StoreCoffee ShopBar / NightclubGym / Fitness StudioNail SalonCannabis DispensaryDog GroomingBakeryCleaning ServiceDaycare CenterAuto Repair Shop

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