How To Start And Operate A Dog Walking And Pet Sitting Business

#4 More Business Stuff   Set up your professional email account Does your state require you to collect sales or use taxes? Check the Tax Foundation (http://taxfoundation.org) for information Contact your state’s revenue or tax department Ask them if dog walkers need to collect sales or use taxes Apply for your business license No need for a federal business license May need county and/or incorporated city business license May need business license in every county and city that you work in Search the Small Business Administration (SBA) website for business license information https://www.sba.gov/category/navigation-structure/starting-managing-business/starting-business/obtain-business-licenses- Google “where to apply for a business license in ” Odds are that your state will not require a business license for a dog walking – pet sitting business – check the SBA site Contact your county’s or city’s tax assessment office that you’re going to work in Ask them if a license for dog walking – pet