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Starting a business in Lubbock requires a Certificate of Occupancy through the Development Services. Base fee: CO fee varies. No state business license. No state income tax. Cities vary widely — some require licenses, some don't.
Federal: EIN from IRS (free, instant online)
State: LLC/Corp filing + seller's permit/sales tax registration
County: health department permit + fire inspection
City: business licence/tax certificate
Estimated total: CO fee varies depending on permits and inspections.
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