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What a greenhouse plant nursery MAY need before opening day
Q: What do I need to get a greenhouse plant nursery up and running legally?
A: This is the list that goes with a greenhouse plant nursery. It is the paperwork a business like yours commonly meets, and we sort out which pieces are yours. It also lists the personal license or trade license of the person doing the work, because a business license alone does not cover that.
1. Business license: A business license for a greenhouse nursery MAY ask what plants you grow, how large the growing space is, and whether you sell to the public or to other businesses.
2. Home occupation permit: A home occupation permit MAY apply to a backyard greenhouse, with limits on buyer traffic, deliveries, water runoff, fertilizer storage and signage.
3. Sales tax permit: A sales tax permit MAY be needed because plants sold at retail are taxable goods, while sales to other plant sellers may rely on resale certificates.
4. Professional or trade license: Horticulture professional credential: Growers may hold a certified nurseryperson or horticulturist credential, earned by examination, showing knowledge of plant production, soil and growing practices.
5. Nursery stock certification: Growing and selling plants may require a nursery registration and a passed pest inspection.
6. Pesticide applicator license: Using certain plant sprays may require training and a license.
7. Plant health inspection: Greenhouse benches and stock are typically inspected for pests and disease by appointment.
8. Chemical storage record: A list of fertilizers and sprays kept on site may be requested.
9. Company papers: Name registration, LLC formation and a tax ID number are the three companions most owners add; we prepare each of them on this site.
One service fee covers more than one license. If you order a business license and it turns out you also need another one, for example a home occupation permit, we obtain both for the service fee of the business license. Annual tax and application fees charged by the govt are not part of our service fee: we find the applications and fill them out for you.
Why it is worth the paperwork
A greenhouse is warm, humid and green even in winter, and the smell of damp soil in the morning light is its own kind of therapy.
A small scene
Hyacinth watered her first tray of tomato starts at Sprout & Sunbeam Greenhouse and checked the nursery form with muddy hands.
What can go wrong
Diseased plants spread pests to a buyer's garden and a lawsuit may be pursued against your savings.
Your numbers
Business code (NAICS): 111422 (Floriculture Production). This page lists 9 paperwork items for a greenhouse plant nursery, and each one is marked as something you MAY need, since we confirm which apply.
Tip: Quarantine new plants for a week before moving them with your stock, to stop pests spreading.
A greenhouse is the only room where humidity is a feature.
Ready when you are: start your order and we will find out what applies to your greenhouse plant nursery, fill out the applications and keep the paperwork moving. |