Working is other State
Working is other State
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Hi, I live in Ohio, and have been asked to do some side work outside of Ohio in Penn. The client is in West Virginia. Should I have a business license in Penn, or WV? I have one for Ohio, but not sure if other states are needed






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As far as my experience goes, and I have been licensed and done business in 11 states in the past, you only have to have a business license if you maintain a physical office in that state.
Mike McCann
McCann Engineering
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There might be a way around the Cert of Authority and filing with the Sec of state, but it would depend on your insurance. If you do work under your personal name instead of as a business (sole proprietor), you won't need the Cert of Authority (if required) and you won't need to file with the Sec of State (not a LLC or INC).
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Don Phillips
http://worthingtonengineering.com
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I think the exception to this is when you personally provide services under your name, i.e. not under your business name.
Check wiht each state. I would be surprised in any state lets you get by with just a stamp.
Also check firm ownership requirements. Some states require that the firm be some minimum percentage owned by PEs.
Tim, P.E. VA, NC, SC.
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I recommend reading the PE licensing laws and state laws regarding doing business in PA.
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Not true. I need a business license (and a certificate of authorization) for work in Delaware.