Open a business
Requirements To Open a Business
Documents needed to register a business with the City of Palmview
- Lease agreement – Contract or notarized letter from owner. (Property deed if you are the owner)
- Valid ID
- Water Bill
- Site Plan – Including parking lot
- DBA – Register Business with courthouse
Hidalgo County CourtHouse
100 N. Closner
Edinburg, TX
(956)318-2100
- Sales Tax Permit – Register for Sales Tax. Can be obtained at the comptroller’s office.
State Comptroller’s Office Chase Tower Bank on 3rd floor.
200 S. 10th Street, Ste 301
McAllen, TX 78501
(956)687-9227 fax (956)668-1470
Health Requirements – for a food establishment
- Food handlers Certificate
- Copy of menu or listing of food to be served
- First aid Choke Saving Instruction Chart
- Thermostat inside refrigerator
- 3 compartment sink
- Running hot water
Trash Collection – for all businesses
- Commercial dumpsters must be placed within an enclosed and approved location within the property
- For small commercial bins contact City Hall (956)432-0300
- For dumpsters contact Republic services at 1-800-432-7316
Fire Inspection Requirements – for all businesses
- Exit signs with emergency lights in every exit
- Minimum of one fire extinguisher at every exit
- Smoke detectors
- Address needs to be visible in front of the building
- Once power is connected, set up fire inspection at (956)432-0300
Sign Requirements – for all businesses
- Signs constructed, erected, altered, installed, relocated, or renovated will require a permit
- Temporary signs are allowed for 30 consecutive days
- No Signs allowed in the Right of Way
Fees
| New Business | Amount $ | Annual Renewal | Amount $ | |
| Application | $100.00 | Business License | $80.00 | |
| Health Inspection | $100.00 | Health Inspection | $50.00 | |
| Fire Inspection | $100.00 | Fire Inspection | $50.00 |
*Can be paid with a money order, credit or debit card.
This is a general listing of requirements.
Depending on the business other requirements may be needed.