Other Business Resources

Thank you for choosing to conduct business in Chicago. We appreciate your decision to help make Chicago an economically strong and vibrant city. Please use the various resources provided below to assist you with all of your business licensing and permitting needs.

LICENSING & PERMITTING
Starting Your Business Business Planning, Check Zoning, Apply for Business License/s and Permit/s Running Your Business Find resources to help you develop your business plan Liquor Licenses Find out how to obtain a City of Chicago Liquor License Public Way Use If your business has anything that extends over, under or is on the public way, then it requires a Public Way Use Permit
RESOURCES
Find Neighborhood Resources See how a local chamber of commerce, Special Service Area provider, or other support agency could assist you Financial Assistance Resources Listings of loans, grants, tax credits, and financial education programs Legal Services and Resources Legal assistance with Real Estate, Employment, Corporate Entity and Intellectual Property Find a Location Search for a local business support organization that provides commercial listings within their respective service areas in ChiBizHub, a World Business Chicago resources portal Chicago Municipal Code The Municipal Code is a compilation of City of Chicago laws, which is published by American Legal Publishing Corporation Business Education Workshop Calendar BACP offers free Business Education Workshops every Wednesday and Friday, which are open to the public and hosted at City Hall Start Your Business In Chicago Campaign Find information on how to start your business in Chicago. Schedule An Appointment With A Business Consultant To reduce your potential wait time to meet with one of our Business Consultants, make sure to schedule an appointment Contact Us Our contact information, as well as be able to request a speaker, submit a suggestion, and file a complaint about a business
SERVICES
Search Businesses Search the City of Chicago's Data Portal for Business Licenses and Business Owners Third Party/Expediter Database The Third Party/Expediter Database is a detailed report of Third Party Processors and Licensed Expediters.