Start a Business in Kenosha

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

✔ 4 permits⏱ 2-6 weeks💰 $50–$500

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Overview

Starting a business in Kenosha requires a Business License through the City Clerk. Base fee: $50–$500. No general state business license.

✓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

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

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

City Clerk

Phone: 262-653-4000

⚠ WI/IL border — serves both states

⚠ Kenosha County Health

⚠ WI seller permit

⚠ Lakefront commercial district

⚠ Wisconsin requires Seller Permit registration before making any retail sales

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