Almost every business needs a license of some kind in order to be allowed to run. Whether it is a permit to enact a specific duty, or licenses for buildings, safety or simply water, there is a lot to look at before being ready for your customers. Most importantly, a business needs a license if they are offering a product or service of some kind. 
The first license that most people will need is a standard business license. This simply enables the person to begin the process of creating a business. It indicates to potential customers that the company is registered with a licensing body, and therefore will be complying under whatever rules and laws there are in place within that specific area. It helps to make the business feel safe for potential clients. For example, this is very important when it comes to casinos both on and offline. Online casinos are required to receive a license from a special regulatory body in order to proceed. Having this license means that the casino is monitored and has to follow specific rules such as third-party audits, gaming fairness and a certain level of protection towards the players. Any casino that does not appear to have a license will be avoided by most discerning players, as it will be deemed to be a fake. Getting a license for any business is time consuming and requires a lot of paperwork. This usually involves lists of the directors, CEO and a background check into their credentials. Sometimes it will include financial records of the company, as well as those of the people who are a part of it. There are usually a certain number of fees to be paid for the privilege and the whole process can take up to a few months. This means that it is important to plan the entire process well, so as not to create any problems by being unregistered further down the line.