Q: I'm an LICSW in Massachusetts opening a private practice in Sharon to supervise LCSWs working toward their LICSW, meeting at agreed places like coffee shops and libraries, with one employee. Do I need a Massachusetts business license?
A: Massachusetts has no general state business license, but a few registrations apply. Here is what a clinical supervision practice in Sharon needs: 1. Active LICSW license 2. Business certificate (DBA certificate) if you use a practice name 3. Federal tax ID number (EIN) for payroll 4. Massachusetts state employer ID number 5. Professional liability insurance