# Plain Language Summary: One Stop Shop for Small Business Licensing Act of 2023

Right now, if you want to start a small business, you have to hunt down licensing and permit requirements from multiple places. You might need to check federal websites, your state government office, your county, and your city—all separately. This bill creates a single website where you can find all those requirements in one place.

The Small Business Administration (the federal agency that helps small businesses) would be required to build and maintain this centralized website within one year of the bill passing. The website would gather information about permits and licenses you need from the federal government, your state, and your local area. Instead of making phone calls to different agencies or visiting multiple websites, a new business owner could go to one spot and see exactly what they need to do based on where they're located and what type of business they're starting. For example, if you're opening a restaurant in Ohio, you could look up all the federal food safety requirements, Ohio state health permits, and your city's specific licensing rules all in one place.

This is designed to save small business owners time and frustration during the startup process. It removes a major headache from launching a business and makes it easier for people to understand what they actually need to do to operate legally. The bill doesn't change any of the actual requirements—you'll still need all the same licenses and permits—it just makes finding out what you need much simpler.

One Stop Shop for Small Business Licensing Act of 2023

Thanedar, Shri

One Stop Shop for Small Business Licensing Act of 2023 This bill requires the Office of Entrepreneurship Education of the Small Business Administration to establish a website that provides licensing and business permit information for small businesses.