Do you need a license to cater in Texas:  Starting a Catering business in Texas

 

 

 

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 Do you need a license to cater in Texas: Starting a Catering business in Texas

 In order to launch a successful catering company in the Lone Star State, prospective entrepreneurs should consider the following steps. You will need a number of different licenses and permissions in order to legally operate a catering company in the state of Texas, including a Catering License, a Public Health Permit, a company License, an EIN, a Seller's Permit, and employee food service licenses.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission is where you may get your catering license for a fee of $300 to $900. Local (city or county) public health authority and municipal or county offices issue other licenses including public health permits and commercial licenses. The Internal Revenue Service is in charge of issuing EINs, whereas Texas handles applications for seller's permits.

A general business license, a "doing business as" license, an employer identification number, a home occupation license, a caterer's license, a building health permit, and catering business insurance are all discussed in the article, Do you need a license to cater in Texas: Starting a Catering business in Texas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do you need a license to cater in Texas:  Starting a Catering business in Texas

Some questions to ponder after reading the article are as follows.

Is it difficult to start a catering company in Texas and get the required licenses and permits?
I was wondering how getting a catering company licensed will be affected by the kind of business model chosen.
What should caterers know about insurance, and what kinds of insurance are most useful?