What Do i need to start a business in Vancouver WA?
My plan is to start business in selling salami and cooked and smoked meats and fish. If i obtain a building am i allowed to cook and smoke the food and bring it to the store to sell? and wat kind of licenses do i need to sell raw meats? I am a newbie at this so any answers or experience in WA with this would help….Thank you sooooooo Much.
You’ll need a business license and a permit from the county health department. You’ll personally need a food handlers card. If you open a place where people will consume the food, you’ll need an occupancy permit from the fire department. I would strongly recommend that you incorporate or operate as an LLC to limit your liability in case someone gets sick from your food. It will limit your personal liability.
October 6th, 2009 at 10:20 am
You’ll need a business license and a permit from the county health department. You’ll personally need a food handlers card. If you open a place where people will consume the food, you’ll need an occupancy permit from the fire department. I would strongly recommend that you incorporate or operate as an LLC to limit your liability in case someone gets sick from your food. It will limit your personal liability.
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