If I’m 14 and starting a dog walking business for the next 2 summers, do I need any type of business license?

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If I’m 14 and starting a dog walking business for the next 2 summers, do I need any type of business license?

I will be making about $3,600 in a year.

Asked on March 22, 2013 under Business Law, Kansas

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Generally speaking, you will not need a license to have a dog walking business (you hail from Kansas, correct?).  But I would check you local city and county rules not only for yourself but for the dogs.  Many dogs are required to have a license and you could be fined if you are walking a dog that does not have one.  I would speak with your parents and ask then to have you speak with an accountant to decide if you wish to actually start a business structure for this.  That would require registering the business with your local government, etc.  Good luck.


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