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Permits and Registrations

Starting a business requires the right permits and registrations to operate legally and smoothly. Click on the links below for information.

DBA / Assumed Name

A company doing business in Fort bend County must file an Assumed Name Certificate (DBA or Doing Business As) with the County Clerk

  • Address: 301 Jackson St., Richmond, TX 77469
  • Assumed Name Certificates are valid up to 10 years
DBA
EIN

Employer Identification Numbers (EIN)

An Employer Identification Numbers (EIN) or Tax Identification Number (Tax ID, or TIN) is required for those who want to form a business, create a Trust or an Estate in the United States.

Register for Sales tax permit

Other permits

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