Guam Business Resource Guide

4.2 GETTING A BUSINESS LICENSE
4.2.1 Where to Go
To obtain a business license visit the Guam Department
of Revenue and Taxation between 8:00 am
and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday at 1240 Route
16 in Barrigada, Guam, and follow the signage to
the business licensing department. You will be
asked to register your business name and to provide
a completed business license application.
4.2.2 Necessary Paperwork
Obtaining a business license for your company on
Guam is a relatively simple process, especially for
sole proprietorships. Companies structured as a
partnership, corporation, or limited liability corporation
will need to provide copies of the partnership
agreement or articles of incorporation, whichever
is relevant, to obtain a license.
4.2.3 Government Clearances
You may be required to visit other government
agencies for specific clearances prior to obtaining a
business license. The Guam Department of Revenue
and Taxation will be able to direct you to the appropriate
agency.
Guam EPA is responsible for issuing permits and
clearance for a variety of activities that have or
may potentially have an impact in the island's
ground or surface water, and depending on the
type of business you will operate you may be required
to obtain a clearance prior to receiving your
license. For a detailed explanation of Guam EPA's
Water Permits, consult the Environmental Permit
Guidebook.
Contact Information: Guam EPA's offices are located
in Tiyan, the former Naval Air Station. The
Administration Building at 17-3304 Mariner Avenue
houses the Administrator, Offices of the Administrator,
Administrative Services
4.2.4 Employer Identification Number
If you have employees or operate as a partnership
or corporation, your business will need an Employer
Identification Number (EIN). A number of other
types of businesses (those dealing with alcohol,
tobacco, firearms, trusts, and others also required
an EIN. Verify your status at www.irs.gov. An
Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known
as a Federal Tax Identification Number, and is used
to identify a business entity. Generally, businesses
need an EIN. You may apply for an EIN in various
ways, and now you may apply online .
Contact Information:
Taxpayers can obtain an EIN immediately by calling
the Business & Specialty Tax Line
(800-829-4933). The hours of operation are 7:00
a.m. - 10:00 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday.
An assistor takes the information, assigns the
EIN, and provides the number to an authorized individual
over the telephone.
4.2.5 On-Line Business License Information
For a full list of business license fees and other
information on business licensing, visit
www.guamtax.com. For further information call
(671) 635-1835.
4.2.6 One Stop Center
For Building Permits and Inspection
The Government of Guam Department of Public
Works operates the One Stop Center where business
obtain necessary building permits and inspections
needed for most business licenses.
Contact Information:
One Stop Center
Department of Public Works
542 North Marine Corps Drive
Tamuning, Guam 96913
(671) 646-3104
Division, and the Environmental Planning and Review
Division. The Operations Building at 15-6101
Mariner Avenue houses the Deputy Administrator,
the Environmental Monitoring and Analytical Services
Division, the Water Programs Division, and
the Air & Land Programs Division.
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