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36 Home Businesses You Can Start Without a License in Idaho

These occupations don't require a state-issued occupational license in Idaho. You still need basic business registration (LLC or sole prop), but you can skip the licensing fees, training requirements, and exams.

36 license-free · 66 require a license · LLC cost: $100

No License

36

License Required

66

LLC Cost

$100

Sales Tax

6%

Construction and Home Services

Crane Operator
No license

Median

$35.33/hr

Annual

$73,480

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Median

$30.70/hr

Annual

$63,850

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Median

$28.64/hr

Annual

$59,580

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Median

$22.58/hr

Annual

$46,970

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Locksmith
No license

Median

$22.26/hr

Annual

$46,290

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Upholsterer
No license

Median

$19.87/hr

Annual

$41,320

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Other

Median

$29.46/hr

Annual

$61,270

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Median

$27.09/hr

Annual

$56,340

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Title Examiner
No license

Median

$22.76/hr

Annual

$47,340

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Median

$19.52/hr

Annual

$40,610

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Auctioneer
No license

Median

$18.82/hr

Annual

$39,150

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Entertainment and Hospitality

Travel Agency
No license

Median

$23.39/hr

Annual

$48,660

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Bartender
No license

Median

$11.00/hr

Annual

$22,880

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Health

Median

$22.15/hr

Annual

$46,060

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Median

$19.11/hr

Annual

$39,740

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Optician
No license

Median

$19.07/hr

Annual

$39,670

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Median

$18.97/hr

Annual

$39,460

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Median

$14.76/hr

Annual

$30,700

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Animals, Agriculture, and Outdoors

Forest Worker
No license

Median

$22.12/hr

Annual

$46,010

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Tree Trimmer
No license

Median

$20.05/hr

Annual

$41,710

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Median

$20.04/hr

Annual

$41,670

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Median

$20.04/hr

Annual

$41,670

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Animal Trainer
No license

Median

$17.48/hr

Annual

$36,360

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Packer
No license

Median

$17.43/hr

Annual

$36,250

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Florist
No license

Median

$14.80/hr

Annual

$30,770

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Transportation and Machinery

Median

$19.25/hr

Annual

$40,030

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Weigher
No license

Median

$19.22/hr

Annual

$39,970

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Median

$13.71/hr

Annual

$28,520

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Education

What You Still Need (Even Without a License)

Business Registration

Form an LLC ($100 in Idaho) or register as a sole proprietor. An LLC protects your personal assets.

EIN (Tax ID)

Free from IRS.gov. Required for opening a business bank account and filing taxes. Takes 5 minutes online.

Home Occupation Permit

Most cities/counties require a permit to run a business from home. Usually $0-150. Check your local zoning office.

Business Insurance

General liability insurance runs $15-40/month for home businesses. Protects you from lawsuits and property damage claims.

Data: Institute for Justice License to Work 3. BLS OEWS May 2024 (wage data). "No license" means no state-issued occupational license — local permits and general business registration may still apply.