Landscaping Business Permit Requirements in Dover, DE

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC or corporation. Free from the IRS.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

1. Delaware — No Sales Tax

   Delaware has no state or local sales tax. Instead, Delaware levies a Gross Receipts Tax on the seller of goods or provider of services, based on total receipts. Register with the Delaware Division of Revenue.

   Official government source

   Free (gross receipts tax registration)·Immediate (online)

   Free (gross receipts tax registration)

   Immediate (online)

2. Delaware Pesticide Applicator License

   If you apply pesticides or herbicides as part of landscaping services in Delaware, you must hold a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License from the state department of agriculture.

   Official government source

   $50–$200 (exam and license)·2–4 weeks

   $50–$200 (exam and license)

   2–4 weeks

1. City of Dover Planning and Inspections Department — Business License

   Dover requires a Certificate of Occupancy and applicable business permits for businesses operating within city limits. This license must be renewed annually and displayed at your place of business.

   Official government source

   $50–$500/year depending on business type and gross revenues·1–3 weeks

   $50–$500/year depending on business type and gross revenues

   1–3 weeks

2. Kent County / Dover Contractor Registration

   Landscaping contractors may need to register with Kent County or the City of Dover. Some jurisdictions require a separate contractor's registration for landscaping and irrigation work.

   Official government source

   $50–$200·1–3 weeks

   $50–$200

   1–3 weeks

Official Sources

• City of Dover Planning and Inspections Department
• Delaware — No Sales Tax

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