Known of its progressive attitudes and social welfare, Massachusetts is a state awash in licenses and permits. Businesses of all types must comply with numerous regulations. Entrepreneurs should expect a lot of paperwork and processes to become legal to operate.
In Massachusetts, household Services such as Housekeeping, Gardening, Landscaping and Auto Detailing may not require as many licenses as food and healthcare businesses, but they must be licensed nonetheless. Businesses that use a person’s home as their official address or office may also need a Home Occupation Permit from their city or county.