You need a Commercial Activity License to do business in Philadelphia. This includes businesses that are located outside the city limits that do business in the city. The Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) issues this license.
Any person or legal entity that does business in Philadelphia needs this license.
In addition to the Commercial Activitiy License, depending on the nature of the business, you may be required to obtain additional licenses specific to your business. Theese licenses may include:
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