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Star compliance requirements

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

Breakdown: 106 federal requirements, 85 Idaho state filings, 18 Ada County requirements, and 7 Star-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)

Ada County Obligations(18)

Business Personal Property Tax Declaration (Ada County)

ANNUALTAX FILING

All businesses with taxable personal property located in Ada County must file an annual Personal Property Declaration with the Ada County Assessor's Office by March 15 each year, as required by Idaho ...

Child Care Facility Health and Safety Inspection (Ada County — Central District Health)

ANNUALPERMIT

Child care facilities (centers and in-home providers) in Ada County must pass an annual health and safety inspection conducted by Central District Health (CDH) Environmental Health Specialists as part...

Est. fee: $100 (Licensing fees are collected by Central District Health upon referral from IdahoSTARS. Inspection fees are required for 'State Only' licensed facilities and must be submitted before inspection. Professional consultation/training: $73/hour. Contact CDH at childcare@cdh.idaho.gov for current fee schedule.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Commercial Building Permit (Ada County)

ONE TIMEPERMIT

Ada County Development Services — Building Division requires a Commercial Building Permit for new commercial construction, additions, and major alterations to commercial buildings in unincorporated Ad...

Commercial Kennel License (Ada County)

ANNUALINDUSTRY LICENSE

Businesses operating a commercial kennel in unincorporated Ada County must comply with Ada County animal welfare ordinances. Under Ada County Ordinance No. 2022 and Idaho Code 25-2801, a commercial ke...

Est. fee: $100 (Fee varies depending on whether a Conditional Use Permit is required. Contact Ada County Development Services at (208) 287-7900 for the current fee schedule.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Commercial Sign Permit (Ada County)

ONE TIMEPERMIT

Ada County Development Services requires a Commercial Sign Permit for the installation, replacement, or alteration of exterior business signs in unincorporated Ada County. The permit ensures that comm...

Est. fee: $100 (Approximately $50–$200 per sign depending on size and type. Contact Ada County Development Services at (208) 287-7900 for the current fee schedule.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Conditional Use Permit (Ada County)

ONE TIMEPERMIT

Ada County Development Services requires a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for businesses proposing land uses that are permitted in a zoning district only with special conditions and review. Under Ada Co...

Est. fee: $750 (Application fee varies; typically $500–$1,000+ depending on the complexity of the use and the required public hearing process. Contact Ada County Development Services at (208) 287-7900 for the current fee schedule.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

County Alcohol Beverage License (Ada County)

ANNUALINDUSTRY LICENSE

Businesses in unincorporated Ada County that sell alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, or liquor) must obtain a county alcohol beverage license from the Ada County Recorder's Office, in addition to their ...

Est. fee: $100 (Beer retail only (off-premise): $25. Beer on-premise (bottles/cans): $75. Beer draft/bottles/cans (on/off-premise): $100. Wine: $100. Liquor by the drink: $187.50 or $100 (varies by venue type). Transfer fee: $5. Credit/debit card payments incur a 3% plus $1 fee.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

County Alcohol Catering Permit (Ada County)

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

A county catering permit is required for events serving liquor, beer, or wine in unincorporated parts of Ada County. Under Idaho Code 23-934A, a licensed alcohol retailer may obtain a catering permit ...

Est. fee: $20 ($20 per day, maximum five consecutive days ($100 maximum). 3% plus $1 fee for credit/debit card payments. Permits with incorrect information must be resubmitted with a new fee.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Food Establishment Permit (Ada County — Central District Health)

ANNUALPERMIT

Central District Health (CDH) requires an annual Food Establishment License for all permanent food establishments operating in Ada County, including restaurants, grocery stores, bakeries, cafeterias, ...

Est. fee: $200 (Standard food establishment license: $200/year. Multiple licenses on one premises: $250/year. Plan review fee (new establishments): $100. Late fee January 1–15: $35. Late fee after January 15: $70. License reinstatement: $18. USDA second inspection: $200. Request for variance: $50/hour. Compliance conference: $100/hour.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Grading Permit (Ada County)

ONE TIMEPERMIT

Ada County Development Services requires a Grading Permit for earth-moving, excavation, fill, and grading activities on commercial sites in unincorporated Ada County. Grading permits ensure that site ...

City Obligations(7)

City of Star Building Permit

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

A building permit is required for any new construction, addition, structural alteration, renovation, or change of occupancy within the City of Star. Permits are issued by the Star Building Department....

City of Star Business License

ANNUALREGISTRATION

All businesses operating within the City of Star city limits are required to obtain a business license from the City Clerk's Office. This includes commercial businesses, home-based businesses, and tem...

Est. fee: $50 (Typical fee range $25–$100 depending on business type. Contact the City Clerk at cityclerk@staridaho.org or (208) 286-7247 for the current fee schedule.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

City of Star Conditional Use Permit (CUP)

ONE TIMEPERMIT

Certain business uses in the City of Star require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) before commencing operations, per the Star Unified Development Code. All uses not explicitly listed as permitted in a z...

City of Star Grading Permit

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

A grading permit is required in the City of Star for any ground disturbance exceeding 500 cubic yards on any property. The grading application must be submitted to the City Engineer for review and app...

City of Star Home Occupation Permit

ONE TIMEPERMIT

Home-based businesses operating within a residential dwelling in the City of Star require a Home Occupation Permit in addition to a business license. The permit is governed by Section 8-5 of the Star ...

Est. fee: $25 (Estimated $25 permit fee. Contact the City Clerk or Planning & Zoning at (208) 286-7247 for current fee.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

City of Star Sign Permit

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

A sign permit is required for the installation, construction, replacement, or alteration of any permanent or temporary business sign within the City of Star. Sign permits are administered under the St...

Est. fee: $75 (Typical fee range $50–$200 depending on sign type and size. Contact Building Dept. or City Clerk at (208) 286-7247 for current fee schedule.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

City of Star Temporary Vendor / Door-to-Door Solicitor Permit

AS NEEDEDINDUSTRY LICENSE

The City of Star requires all temporary vendors, food truck operators, street vendors, and door-to-door solicitors to obtain a permit from the City Clerk before operating within city limits. Under Sta...

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