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Rexburg compliance requirements

Every filing obligation for small businesses operating in Rexburg, Idaho — federal, state, county, and city-specific.

Breakdown: 106 federal requirements, 85 Idaho state filings, 10 Madison County requirements, and 12 Rexburg-specific requirements. Each obligation links to an authoritative source — the official government page where available, or the authorized filing portal or publisher otherwise.

Federal Obligations(106)

1099-NEC Filing — Nonemployee Compensation

ANNUALTAX FILING

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...

ADA Title III — Accessibility Compliance for Public Accommodations

AS NEEDEDREGISTRATION

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,...

ATF Federal Explosives License/Permit

ONE TIMEINDUSTRY LICENSE

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...

Est. fee: $200 ($200 for a manufacturer/importer/dealer license (3-year term). $100 for a user permit (3-year term). Employee Possessor background check fees may apply separately.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

ATF Form 4473 Firearms Transaction Recordkeeping

AS NEEDEDINDUSTRY LICENSE

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...

Est. fee: $0 (No fee. Form 4473 is a recordkeeping obligation, not a filing.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

BIS Export Controls — Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

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...

Est. fee: $0 (No fee for export license applications. Compliance program costs vary.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

BOI Report — Beneficial Ownership Information

ONE TIMEREGISTRATION

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...

Est. fee: $0 (No filing fee. Filing is done online at boiefiling.fincen.gov.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

BOI Report — Updated Report (Ownership Changes)

AS NEEDEDREGISTRATION

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...

CAN-SPAM Act Compliance

AS NEEDEDREGISTRATION

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...

Est. fee: $0 (No filing fee — CAN-SPAM is a compliance-posture obligation with no registration or filing required.)Source → (opens in new tab)

CBP Import Entry — Customs Declaration for Imported Goods

AS NEEDEDTAX FILING

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...

COBRA Notice Requirements — Continuation of Health Coverage

AS NEEDEDEMPLOYMENT

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 ...

Idaho State Obligations(85)

Annual Report

ANNUALREGISTRATION

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...

Est. fee: $0 (Online filing is FREE. Paper filing fee is $20. Electronic filing is strongly recommended.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Assumed Business Name (DBA) Certificate

ONE TIMEREGISTRATION

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...

Est. fee: $25 ($25 online filing fee. Paper filing by mail or in person costs $45 ($25 filing fee + $20 manual processing fee). Expedited service: $40 additional (1 business day) or $100 additional (same day).)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Childcare Facility License

ANNUALINDUSTRY LICENSE

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...

Est. fee: $250 (License fees vary by facility size: Group day care facility (7–12 children): $100/year; Child care center (13–25 children): $250/year; Large child care center (26+ children): $325/year. Fees are set by the local public health district.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Cosmetology Establishment (Salon) License

ANNUALINDUSTRY LICENSE

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 &...

Est. fee: $45 (Primary establishment license application: $45 (per DOPL BCB application form). Annual renewal: $20. Fees decreased effective January 1, 2025. Individual cosmetologist/barber/esthetician/nail tech: Application $25, original license $25, annual renewal $25. Massage therapy licensing is a separate DOPL board program with separate fees.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Electrical Contractor License

ANNUALINDUSTRY LICENSE

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...

Est. fee: $75 (Annual renewal fee. Initial licensing requires exam fee.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Food Establishment Permit

ANNUALINDUSTRY LICENSE

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...

Funeral Establishment License

EVERY 2 YEARSINDUSTRY LICENSE

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...

Est. fee: $225 (Original license fee: $125. Application fee: $100. Biennial renewal fee — contact DOPL for current renewal schedule and amounts. Fees subject to change.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

HVAC Contractor License

ANNUALINDUSTRY LICENSE

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

Healthcare Professional License (DOPL)

EVERY 2 YEARSINDUSTRY LICENSE

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...

IFTA Fuel Tax Quarterly Return

QUARTERLYTAX FILING

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...

Est. fee: $10 (IFTA license fee: $10/year. IFTA decals: $0.60 per set of 2 decals (one set required per qualifying vehicle). IFTA license and decals expire December 31 each year. No weight-mile tax in Idaho (unlike Oregon). Administered by the Idaho State Tax Commission (not ITD).)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Madison County Obligations(10)

Business Personal Property Tax Declaration (Madison County)

ANNUALTAX FILING

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

Childcare Facility Health Inspection (Madison County)

ANNUALPERMIT

Licensed childcare facilities in Madison County must pass annual health and safety inspections conducted by Eastern Idaho Public Health. Under Idaho Code 39-1109 and IDAPA 16.06.02, all licensed dayca...

Commercial Building Permit (Madison County)

ONE TIMEPERMIT

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

Conditional Use Permit (Madison County)

ONE TIMEPERMIT

Businesses in unincorporated Madison County that propose a land use not permitted outright in the applicable zoning district must obtain a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) from the Madison County Planning...

Est. fee: $500 (Application fee varies by county, typically $300-$1,000. Madison County charges approximately $500 for a conditional use permit application. Additional fees may apply for public notice publication and hearing costs.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

County Alcohol Beverage License (Madison County)

ANNUALINDUSTRY LICENSE

Businesses in unincorporated Madison County that sell alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, or liquor) must obtain a county alcohol beverage license from the Madison County Clerk's Office, in addition to t...

Est. fee: $100 (Fees vary by license type as prescribed by Idaho Code Title 23. Beer retail only (off-premise): approximately $25. Beer on-premise: approximately $75-$100. Wine: approximately $100. Liquor by the drink: approximately $100-$187.50. Contact the county clerk for exact current fees.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Food Establishment Permit (Madison County - Eastern Idaho Public Health)

ANNUALPERMIT

All food businesses in Madison 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 Healt...

Est. fee: $200 (Annual food establishment license fee is approximately $200 (varies by establishment type and risk level). Contact Eastern Idaho Public Health for exact current fees. Plan review fee required for new establishments.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Home Occupation Permit (Madison County)

ONE TIMEPERMIT

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

Est. fee: $75 (Typically $50-$150 depending on the county. Contact the county planning and zoning department for current fee schedule.)Source → (opens in new tab)

Mobile Food Unit Permit (Madison County — Eastern Idaho Public Health)

ANNUALPERMIT

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

Est. fee: $90 (Mobile food unit permit: $90/year. Plan review fee for new units may apply. Contact EIPH for current fee schedule.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

On-Site Septic/Wastewater System Permit (Madison County)

ONE TIMEPERMIT

Businesses in Madison County that are not connected to a public sewer system must obtain a permit from Eastern Idaho Public Health before installing, repairing, or replacing any subsurface sewage disp...

Est. fee: $350 (Site evaluation fee: approximately $150-$250. Installation permit fee: approximately $200-$400. Fees vary by system type and health district. Contact Eastern Idaho Public Health at (208) 523-5382 for the current fee schedule.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Temporary Food Event Permit (Madison County — Eastern Idaho Public Health)

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

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

Est. fee: $35 (Single-day event: $35. Multi-day or multiple events: $75. Maximum 14 consecutive days per event.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

City Obligations(12)

Annual Fire Safety Certification (Rexburg)

ANNUALPERMIT

Commercial businesses and multi-family properties in Rexburg are required to obtain an annual fire safety certification. This certification involves a fire inspection to verify that fire protection sy...

Est. fee: $75 (Contact Rexburg Building/Fire Department at (208) 359-3020 for current annual certification fee.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Building Permit (Rexburg)

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

The City of Rexburg Building Department requires permits for new construction, additions, remodels, and accessory structures for both residential and commercial projects. Commercial project plans must...

Est. fee: $500 (Fees are based on project valuation and scope. Residential and commercial fees differ. Use Idaho DOPL Building Fees Calculator at dopl.idaho.gov/bld/bld-building-fees-calculator/ for estimates, or contact Rexburg Building Dept at (208) 359-3020. Commercial plans must be stamped by licensed Idaho architect/engineer.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

City Beer & Wine Retail License Compliance (Rexburg)

ANNUALINDUSTRY LICENSE

Rexburg City Ordinance 1128 imposes specific restrictions on beer and wine retail sales within city limits. No beer or wine retail license may be granted for any room above or below ground floor (no b...

Est. fee: $200 (State beer/wine license fees vary by license type (retailer, restaurant, etc.); contact Idaho State Police ABC at isp.idaho.gov/abc or (208) 884-7060. City compliance is governed by Ordinance 1128. No city-issued beer/wine license fee separate from state fee — city restrictions are conditions of the state license.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

City Business Registration (Certificate of Business Registration)

ANNUALREGISTRATION

All businesses operating within the City of Rexburg must obtain a Certificate of Business Registration from the City Clerk before commencing operations. The certificate must be renewed annually. No pe...

Est. fee: $50 (Fee set by city ordinance; contact City Clerk at (208) 359-3020 for current amount. Renewals payable online via xpressbillpay.com.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Conditional Use Permit (CUP) — Rexburg Planning & Zoning

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

The City of Rexburg requires a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for land uses not otherwise permitted by right within a given zoning district. Home occupations (businesses operated from a residence) are a...

Est. fee: $300 (CUP application fees vary by use type; contact Rexburg Planning & Zoning at (208) 372-2167 or planning-zoning@rexburg.org for current fee schedule. Home occupation CUPs are typically heard by Planning and Zoning Commission only (no City Council hearing required).)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Fire Operational Permit — Hazardous Activities (Rexburg)

ANNUALPERMIT

The City of Rexburg requires fire operational permits for businesses conducting hazardous activities regulated under the adopted 2018 International Fire Code. Covered activities include operating fuel...

Est. fee: $100 (Contact Rexburg Building/Fire Department at (208) 359-3020 for current operational permit fees. Fees vary by hazard type.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Fire Systems Installation Permit (Rexburg)

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

The City of Rexburg requires a permit for the construction or installation of fire protection systems, including standalone fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems, and suppression hoods. Rexburg h...

Est. fee: $150 (Contact Rexburg Building/Fire Department at (208) 359-3020 for current fee schedule. Fees based on system type and project scope.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Food Establishment License — Eastern Idaho Public Health (Madison County)

ANNUALINDUSTRY LICENSE

Food service businesses operating in Rexburg (Madison County) must obtain an annual food establishment license from Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) before opening. This is a county health departmen...

Est. fee: $350 (Fees vary by establishment type and seating capacity. Contact EIPH Madison County office at (208) 356-3239 or 314 North 3rd East, Rexburg, ID 83440 for current fee schedule. Mobile food trucks: separate plan review fee applies for new establishments.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Right-of-Way Work Permit (Rexburg)

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

The City of Rexburg requires a Right-of-Way Work Permit for any work performed within the city right-of-way, including streets/roadways, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and landscaped areas. The permit exp...

Est. fee: $1200 ($1,200 for work disturbing less than 30 square yards of asphalt. Larger disturbances may incur higher fees. Additionally, $100/week inspection fee for work not completed within 30 days of permit issuance.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Short-Term Rental Registration (Rexburg)

ANNUALREGISTRATION

Rexburg City Ordinance 1177 (passed April 18, 2018) requires all short-term rental (STR) properties to register with the City annually. A short-term rental is defined as a structure providing lodging ...

Est. fee: $100 (Annual registration and renewal fee; contact Rexburg Building Department at (208) 359-3020 for current fee amount. Initial registration may require inspection.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

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