No general state business license (2026)
10 states say they have no general business license: Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina and Texas. Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, forms the LLC either way.
| State | What the page says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | “Arizona does not issue nor require a state business license, however, most city/town offices issue business licenses.” | Arizona Commerce Authority |
| Idaho | “Idaho does not have a state business license.” | Idaho Business Wizard (business.idaho.gov) |
| Indiana | “Indiana does not have any one single, comprehensive business license.” | Indiana Business Owner's Guide (IN.gov) |
| Iowa | “Iowa does not have a “general business license.”” | Iowa Economic Development Authority |
| Nebraska | “There is not a general business license in Nebraska.” | Nebraska Secretary of State |
| North Carolina | “North Carolina has no single generic business license that will ensure compliance with all requirements.” | North Carolina Secretary of State |
| Oklahoma | “In Oklahoma, there is no general license required to start or own a business.” | Oklahoma Department of Commerce |
| Oregon | “The state of Oregon doesn't have a general business license.” | Oregon Secretary of State |
| South Carolina | “There is no statewide business license in South Carolina.” | South Carolina Business One Stop |
| Texas | “A general business license is not required in Texas.” | Texas Office of the Governor |