Texas business permits and licenses

Permits filed right, renewed on time.

We prepare your application, file it with the issuing agency and follow up until it is issued. You answer our questions once and we handle the paperwork and the agency contact.

One request, start to finishExample
IntakeRequest receivedYou tell us the business and the permitDone
DocumentsForms and documents gatheredWe list what the agency needs from youDone
FiledApplication filedSubmitted after you approve the quoteDone
Agency reviewWaiting on the agencyWe follow up and answer its questionsIn progress
IssuedPermit issuedCopy sent to youNext
What we file

The permits a Texas storefront needs

Convenience stores, gas stations, restaurants and retail shops use the same handful of agencies. See the full list.

Alcohol licenses

Beer, wine and mixed beverage applications, renewals and changes of ownership with the TABC.

Sales tax and tobacco

Sales and use tax permit, plus tobacco and e-cigarette retailer permits, with the Comptroller.

Lottery retailer

The application packet for the Texas Lottery, now run by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the follow-up after it is sent.

Food and occupancy

Food establishment permits and inspection scheduling, and the certificate of occupancy with your city.

Business name and annual reports

Assumed name certificates, the franchise tax report and the Public Information Report.

Renewal tracking

We note each permit's expiry date so a renewal never depends on someone remembering it. Automatic reminder emails are coming soon. Coming soon

How it works

From request to issued permit

Tell us what you need

Send the short request form with your business, city and the permit you want.

Get a quote

We reply by email with questions or a fixed quote. Nothing is filed until you approve.

We prepare and file

We complete the forms, file with the issuing agency and follow up until it decides.

Hear from us

We reply by email or phone as it moves. Tracking requests in the Fair Entities hub is coming soon. Coming soon

Tell us which permit you need

Send a request and we will reply by email with questions or a quote.