#141 - Permits and Licenses that Musicians Need

You might not be aware, but you need a permit to be able to do business - including music business. But in addition to registering as a business, there are a couple of other key permits and licenses to be aware of to make sure that you're protected and in compliance. In today's episode, we talk about the most important ones. Resources: Registering your business: LegalZoom.com BusinessLicenses.com Episode 130: How to Start a Nonprofit Street performance licenses: Chicago, IL New York, NY Santa Monica, CA Salem, MA Greensboro, NC Greenville, SC (and many more, check the city first!) Covering songs: For mechanical and synch licensing: Harry Fox Agency Performance Rights Organizations: ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC