State Guide

Idaho Business License

This guide covers Idaho's general business license requirements — state-level registration, local city and county licenses, fees, and renewal timelines.

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Overview

Idaho does not have a general state-level business license. Businesses selling taxable goods must register for a Seller's Permit with the Idaho State Tax Commission.

Local Idaho cities issue business licenses. Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Idaho Falls, Pocatello, and other cities each have their own locally administered business license programs.

Idaho Seller's Permit (Sales Tax Permit)

Primary agencyIdaho State Tax Commission
Legal authorityIdaho Code § 63-3619
Key noteNo general state business license; Seller's Permit required for taxable sales.

Initial Registration

Filing methodOnline at Idaho State Tax Commission or in person
Agency feeNo fee
NotesRequired before making first taxable sale.

Registration Renewal

Filing methodPermit does not expire; file sales tax returns on schedule
Agency feeNo renewal fee
Due dateReturns filed monthly or quarterly

Local General Business Licenses

Idaho cities administer their own business license programs. Requirements and fees vary by city.

Counties

Ada CountyAdams CountyBannock CountyBear Lake CountyBenewah CountyBingham CountyBlaine CountyBoise CountyBonner CountyBonneville CountyBoundary CountyButte CountyCamas CountyCanyon CountyCaribou CountyCassia CountyClark CountyClearwater CountyCuster CountyElmore CountyFranklin CountyFremont CountyGem CountyGooding CountyIdaho CountyJefferson CountyJerome CountyKootenai CountyLatah CountyLemhi CountyLewis CountyLincoln CountyMadison CountyMinidoka CountyNez Perce CountyOneida CountyOwyhee CountyPayette CountyPower CountyShoshone CountyTeton CountyTwin Falls CountyValley CountyWashington County

Cities & Townships

BoiseBurley

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