Ismael Vargas, Business License Officer
Our hours: Open Monday thru Thursday from 8:00-8:00pm
4949 West Cermak Road
Cicero, IL 60804
(p) 708-656-3600 x 209
(f) 708-656-0859
(e) ivargas@thetownofcicero.com
Clerks
Gabriela Nuno
Ext. 206
gnuno@thetownofcicero.com
Business License Inspector
Eddie Lopez
Ext. 255
enlopez@thetownofcicero.com
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Business License
All Businesses that operate in the Town of Cicero are required to obtain a business license prior to operating. If you are interested in opening a business in the Town of Cicero, be sure to follow these important steps:
- Choose a location best suited for your desired business;
- Come to the Business License Department and fill out a Business License Application, which includes a $125 non-refundable fee;
- Insert a contingency clause in your purchase or lease contract, before you sign, assuring that all monies will be returned to you if the location does not comply with all Town ordinances;
- Zoning for the intended business use must be approved by the Legal Department and you must be able to conform to the off-street parking requirements (defined as parking other than parking on the street), if applicable;
- You will be notified by the Business License Department after final approval is obtained. If approval is denied, you will be notified by certified mail, along with the reasons for denial;
- You must contact the Fire, Building, Electrical and Health departments and set Property Inspection appointments;
- You must correct/repair all violations found on inspection;
- You must call and schedule reinspections with the department(s) citing the violation(s). If the inspections confirm that all violations have been corrected satisfactorily, the License Department will receive the necessary approvals;
- You will be notified by the license department to come and fill out another application and you must provide copies of the following documentation
- Certificate of insurance;
- Annual report, or, the first three pages of the corporate papers with the names of the corporate officers;
- Illinois Business Tax Number;
- Current Real Estate Tax Bill and Evidence of Payment; i.e. a receipt or front and back of check
- Pay for your Business License in accordance with the schedule of costs set by Town ordinance.Contact the Business License office for an application for a Business License.
Licencias de Negocios
Todas las empresas que operan en la Ciudad de Cicero deben obtener una licencia comercial antes de operar. Si usted está interesado en abrir un negocio en el municipio de Cicero, asegúrese de seguir estos pasos importantes:
- Elija la ubicación que mejor se adapte a su negocio deseado;
- Venga al Departamento de Licencias Comerciales de Cicero y complete una Solicitud de Licencia Comercial, que incluye una tarifa no reembolsable de $ 125 dólares;
- Agregue una cláusula específica en su contrato de compra o arrendamiento antes de firmar, asegurándose de que se le devolverá todo el dinero, si la ubicación NO cumple con todas las ordenanzas de la Ciudad;
- La ordenanza de zonificación para el uso comercial previsto. debe ser aprobada por el Departamento Legal de Cicero y usted debe cumplir con los requisitos de estacionamiento en la vía pública (definido como estacionamiento distinto al establecido para el estacionamiento en la calle), si corresponde;
- El ‘Departamento de Licencias Comerciales’ le notificará después de que se obtenga la aprobación final. Si la petición es negada, se le notificará por correo certificado junto con los motivos por los cuales la petición fue negada;
- Debe comunicarse con los departamentos de Bomberos, de Construcción, de Electricidad y de Salud y deberá programar citas de inspección de la propiedad;
- Debe corregir / reparar todas las infracciones encontradas durante la inspección;
- Debe llamar y programar nuevas inspecciones con los departamentos que citan la infracción. Si las inspecciones confirman que todas las violaciones se han corregido satisfactoriamente, el Departamento de Licencias recibirá las aprobaciones necesarias;
- El Departamento de Licencias Comerciales’ le notificará para que venga y complete otra solicitud y deberá proporcionar copias de la siguiente documentación:
- Certificado de seguro a la propiedad;
- El Informe anual, o las primeras tres páginas de los documentos corporativos con los nombres de los funcionarios corporativos;
- El número de impuestos comercial de Illinois (Illinois Business Tax Number);
- La factura de impuestos sobre bienes raíces más reciente (Real Estate Tax Bill) y el comprobante de pago; es decir, un recibo o con el anverso y el reverso de un cheque.
- Pague su licencia comercial de acuerdo con el programa de costos establecido por la ordenanza del municipio de Cicero. Comuníquese con la oficina del “Departamento de Licencias Comerciales’ para obtener una solicitud de licencia comercial.
Frequent Business License Documents
- Contractor Bond and Insurance Requirement
- New Business License ($125 Fee) and Requirements Application
- New Business and Contractor License Application
- Renewal Business and Contractor License Application
- Business License Information for Home Office
- Business License Information for Home Office (Spanish)
- License Application Affidavit
- License Application Affidavit (Spanish)
- Business Home Acknowledgment
- Home Business License Form
- Home Office Affidavits (Spanish)
- Request Complaint Form
- Request Complaint Form (Spanish)
Paycheck Protection Program Loan Information
The Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll.
SBA will forgive loans if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities.
You can apply through any existing SBA 7(a) lender or through any federally insured depository institution, federally insured credit union, and Farm Credit System institution that is participating. Other regulated lenders will be available to make these loans once they are approved and enrolled in the program. You should consult with your local lender as to whether it is participating in the program.
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