Full question:
If my employer was given a notice of violation due to operating without a business license in the City of Chicago and one of the penalties listed as a result of operating without the license is that all managers and employees working on the premises will be subject to arrest and criminal prosecution. Also, my employer has never filed their foreign corporation with the Secretary of State of Illinois. They have not yet qualified or authorized to transact business in the state of Illinois. They have been performing business for 6 years without the above. If I was the one served the notice of violation, is the penalty applicable during application for the license? Must I wait to work on the premises before my employer receives their business license or am I performing illegal activity by working on the premises?
- Category: Corporations
- Date:
- State: Illinois
Answer:
The City of Chicago Municipal Code requires that businesses obtain the necessary licenses before operating. A pending application does not permit business activities; you must wait until the license is issued. Therefore, your employer needs to obtain the required licenses before resuming operations. Simply applying for the license is not enough to eliminate liability. It’s advisable to contact the agency that issued the violation or consult a local attorney for further guidance.
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