Auto Repair Shop Permit Requirements in Concord, NH

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. New Hampshire — No Sales Tax

   New Hampshire has no state sales tax and no local sales taxes. Businesses do not need a sales tax permit. However, businesses may be subject to the Business Profits Tax (BPT) and Business Enterprise Tax (BET). Register with the NH Department of Revenue Administration.

   Official government source

   Free (business tax registration)·Immediate (online)

   Free (business tax registration)

   Immediate (online)

2. New Hampshire DES — Used Oil and Hazardous Waste

   Auto repair shops in New Hampshire must comply with DES hazardous waste regulations. Proper storage and disposal of used oil and automotive fluids is required.

   Official government source

   Varies·2–4 weeks (registration)

   Varies

   2–4 weeks (registration)

1. City of Concord City Clerk — Business License

   Concord requires a Business License for certain regulated businesses. The City Clerk processes license applications and annual renewals. 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. Merrimack County / Concord Zoning and Certificate of Occupancy

   Auto repair shops must operate in properly zoned commercial or industrial areas. Obtain zoning approval and a Certificate of Occupancy from Merrimack County or the City of Concord before opening.

   Official government source

   $100–$500·2–6 weeks

   $100–$500

   2–6 weeks

Official Sources

• City of Concord City Clerk
• New Hampshire DES — Used Oil and Hazardous Waste

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