Using the Chicago Business Direct platform, you can renew your City of Chicago Business Licenses.
Things to keep in mind before you renew:
You will need the Business Account Number that was mailed to you with the business renewal notice at your business location address before your renewal deadline. You must create a User ID and password for access to Chicago Business Direct where you will begin your license renewal(s).
A Chicago Business License is required to conduct, engage in, maintain, operate, or manage any business in the City of Chicago. However, there are business activities regulated by the State of Illinois that may be exempt from City licensing.
The Loop, one of Chicago's 77 designated community areas, is the central business district of the city and is the main section of Downtown Chicago.
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