Idaho Falls compliance requirements

Businesses that pay $600 or more to a non-employee (independent contractor, freelancer, etc.) during the year must file Form 1099-NEC with the IRS and provide a copy to the recipient by January 31. Th...

Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires businesses that are places of public accommodation (restaurants, retail stores, hotels, theaters, medical offices, professional offices,...

Businesses that manufacture, import, deal in, or use explosive materials must obtain a federal explosives license or permit from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Licenses...

All Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) must complete and retain ATF Form 4473 (Firearms Transaction Record) for every firearm transaction conducted through the licensee. Per the Bipartisan Safer Commun...

Businesses exporting goods, software, or technology from the United States must comply with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). Expor...

The Corporate Transparency Act requires certain companies to report their beneficial ownership information (BOI) to FinCEN. As of March 2025, FinCEN issued a rule exempting all domestic companies from...

Under the Corporate Transparency Act, reporting companies must file an updated Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with FinCEN within 30 calendar days of any change to previously reported in...

The CAN-SPAM Act (Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act) applies to all businesses that send commercial email messages — any electronic mail message whose primary purp...

Businesses importing goods into the United States with a value exceeding $2,500 must file an entry with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Formal entries require a customs bond and use of a lic...

The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) requires employers with 20 or more employees who sponsor group health plans to offer continuation coverage to employees and their dependents ...

All Idaho LLCs, corporations, and limited partnerships registered with the Idaho Secretary of State must file an Annual Report each year to maintain active status. The report confirms or updates the r...

Any person or entity conducting business in Idaho under a name other than their legal name must file a Certificate of Assumed Business Name with the Idaho Secretary of State before transacting busines...

Idaho childcare facilities providing compensated care to 7 or more children (group day care: 7–12 children; child care center: 13+ children) must obtain a license from the Idaho Department of Health a...

Any facility in Idaho where cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, or nail services are performed for compensation must obtain a cosmetology establishment license from the Idaho Division of Occupational &...

Electrical contractors must be licensed by the Idaho Division of Building Safety (DBS) Electrical Bureau. Requires passing an exam and maintaining a $10,000 surety bond. License must be renewed annual...

Idaho food establishments (restaurants, cafes, food carts, catering companies, food processors, and other businesses that prepare or sell food for public consumption) must obtain a permit from the loc...

Any person or business operating a funeral service establishment (funeral home or crematory) in Idaho must obtain a license from the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) und...

HVAC contractors must be licensed by the Idaho Division of Building Safety (DBS) HVAC Bureau. Requires passing an exam and maintaining appropriate insurance.

Healthcare professionals practicing in Idaho must obtain a license from the Idaho Division of Occupational & Professional Licenses (DOPL), which administers licensing for most healthcare professions t...

Idaho interstate motor carriers operating vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 26,000 lbs, or vehicles with 3 or more axles, that operate in Idaho and at least one other IFT...

All businesses in Bonneville County that own tangible personal property (furniture, fixtures, equipment, machinery, supplies, etc.) used in business operations must file an annual Personal Property De...

Child care facilities (centers and in-home providers) in Bonneville County must pass an annual health and safety inspection conducted by Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) as part of the Idaho child c...

Businesses constructing, remodeling, or altering commercial buildings in unincorporated Bonneville County must obtain a commercial building permit. Idaho adopted the International Building Code (IBC) ...

Businesses operating in unincorporated Bonneville County that require a use not permitted by right in their zoning district must obtain a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) from the Bonneville County Planni...

Businesses in unincorporated Bonneville County that sell alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, or liquor) must obtain a county alcohol beverage license from the Bonneville County Clerk's Office, in additio...

All food businesses in Bonneville County that serve or sell food requiring time/temperature control for safety (TCS foods) must obtain an annual Food Establishment License from Eastern Idaho Public He...

Home-based businesses operating in unincorporated Bonneville County must obtain a Home Occupation Permit from the county planning and zoning department. This ensures the business is compatible with re...

Food trucks, food carts, and mobile food vendors operating in Bonneville County must obtain an annual Mobile Food Unit Permit from Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH). EIPH is the public health authori...

Businesses in Bonneville County that are not connected to a public sewer system must obtain a septic/subsurface sewage disposal system permit from Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) before installing ...

Food vendors at temporary events (fairs, festivals, farmers markets, fundraisers) in Bonneville County must obtain a Temporary Food Event Permit from Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH). This applies t...

Any contractor performing building construction work within Idaho Falls city limits must obtain a city building contractor license. Four classes exist: Class A (all construction), Class B (commercial ...

Any business operating in Idaho Falls that requires a fire code operational permit must complete a separate business registration with the Fire Prevention Division under Title 4, Chapter 17. This is d...

Businesses constructing, remodeling, or altering commercial buildings within the city limits of Idaho Falls, Idaho must obtain a commercial building permit from the Idaho Falls Building Department. Id...

Businesses in Idaho Falls, Idaho installing, altering, or relocating exterior signage must obtain a sign permit from the Idaho Falls Planning Department. The city regulates the size, location, type, a...

Any construction activity or change in grade on a construction site greater than 4,000 square feet within Idaho Falls requires an erosion control permit. The application must be accompanied by an eros...

Any person, association, or corporation desiring to sell fireworks at wholesale within Idaho Falls must obtain a wholesale permit from the City Clerk. The permit requires City Council approval after i...

Impact fees are required as a condition of building permit issuance for all new residential and nonresidential development within Idaho Falls. Fees fund police, fire/EMS, parks and recreation, and tra...

Any person having responsible charge of erosion control at a construction site within Idaho Falls must possess a valid city-issued erosion control contractor certification. Requires completing a city-...

A fire construction permit is required for installation, modification, or removal of fire protection systems within Idaho Falls, including fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, and fire pumps. T...

Any individual, group, or organization sponsoring an outdoor public fireworks display within Idaho Falls must obtain a fireworks display permit. The applicant must be at least 21 years old. Display pl...