Week 5: Obtain Licenses and Permits This week you will need to decide if there are any licenses or permits you'll need to obtain before you open your business. Are you selling an item? If so, does that require a seller's permit? Will you need a building permit? Or possibly an environmental permit? Conduct a bit of research to determine if your item will need any type of permits. Describe which permits and/or licenses your business would be required to have in order to operate in your locale. Include the location requiring said permit or license, such as county, city, state, federal, etc. along with the name and brief description of the license or permit.