Pressure Washing 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)

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 Environmental Compliance — Stormwater Permit

   Pressure washing businesses that wash chemicals or contaminants into storm drains must comply with local stormwater regulations. In many jurisdictions, a Stormwater Discharge Permit or wastewater disposal plan is required.

   $50–$200·1–4 weeks

   $50–$200

   1–4 weeks

Official Sources

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

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