How to file the commercial activity license (Philadelphia)
Every person or company doing business in Philadelphia needs it, and should get it before any other business license. Apply in eCLIPSE with the EIN and the BIRT ID, under the legal name on the city tax account, or at the Permit and License Center by appointment.
- Agency
- City of Philadelphia, Department of Licenses and Inspections
- Where it applies
- Philadelphia
- How it's filed
- Filed online
- Fee
- FreeFree.
- How long it takes
- Issued automatically online, or while you wait in person.
- Renewal
- Doesn't need to be renewed.
Official links
Checked against the agency's own page.
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