Business in Warren

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Starting a Business in Warren

Economic Development

Licenses & Permits

Warren Arts District

Starting a Business in Warren

Whether you have decided to open a new business in Warren or relocate an existing business, you should first do a little research.

1) Fill out a Business License Application. You can download the application by clicking Application for a Business License.pdf or call the Town Clerk's office at (401) 245-7340. Contact the Town Clerk to find out what other licenses or approvals you may need prior to opening shop.

2) Contact the Building Official/Zoning Officer to verify that the type of business you are interested in opening is allowed at the location you are proposing. You can also refer to the Online Services section of the site to get maps, zoning and other applicable land use information.

3) For more information about resources available to you because of Warren's designation as an Enterprise Community contact Alan Crisman at (401) 245-4222 or visit the Enterprise Zone section of this site.

4) For information about facade and physical improvement grants and loans contact the Town Planner, Michelle Maher at (401) 245-2469.

Economic Development

The Town of Warren is part of the state authorized Mount Hope Enterprise Zone. As such there are benefits that may apply to your business. Contact the Mt. Hope Enterprise Zone Coordinator, Alan Crisman at (401) 245-4222, visit the Enterprise Zone section on this site or the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation website.

Licenses & Permits

Download the necessary application documents required to start your business in Warren.

For more information on obtaining these documents, or for assistance in filling them out, contact the Town Clerk's Office at (401) 245-7340.
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Warren Arts District

In 2005 the Town of Warren became a certified Arts District through enabling legislation that allows those artists and artisans living in Warren, creating in Warren, or selling products created in Warren to be exempt from income tax on the art they have sold. In addition, if you are a merchant that sells products created by a local artist or artisan you do not have to charge your customers sales tax or pay state sales taxes on those products sold.

All artists and artisans must apply for eligibility through the Rhode Island Council on the Arts, whom will submit an application to the Rhode Island Division of Taxation for approval.