City of Worcester, Massachusetts

Regulations & Licensing

The Worcester Regulations and Licensing Guide for Start Up Business is an excellent resource for prospective business owners in the City, and includes resourceful information and technical assistance suggestions about starting a business in Worcester.  It describes in detail the necessary steps that must be taken to meet statutory requirements for local, state, and federal licenses and permits.

It also provides guidance for initiating a business plan, as well as information about zoning, permitting, business certificates, and taxes.