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Indiana business license (2026)

No general state business license. The Indiana Business Owner's Guide (IN.gov) says: “Indiana does not have any one single, comprehensive business license.”

  • State page read October 21, 2026
  • Quoted from the state

Indiana at a glance

State rule
No general state business license
Next step
Check your city and county: local licenses are common even where the state has none.
Forming an LLC
$95 with the Indiana Secretary of State
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$199 / year, same at renewal

  • LLC formation, prepared and filed
  • Registered agent, all year
  • EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
  • Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
  • Compliance reminders and stored documents

Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.

Questions

Does Indiana require a business license?

No general state business license. The Indiana Business Owner's Guide (IN.gov) says: “Indiana does not have any one single, comprehensive business license.”

Who do I contact in Indiana?

Indiana Business Owner's Guide (IN.gov) (page linked below), your city or county clerk, and the Indiana Secretary of State for forming the company.

Is a Indiana LLC the same as a license?

No. Forming the LLC is a filing with the Indiana Secretary of State, which charges $95. A license, where one applies, is a separate step.

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