Starting or establishingStarting or establishing a hospitality businessIf you want to start a catering business, you apply for an operating license. Home businessYou need an environmental permit for some home business activities.Notification for fire-safe use of buildings.For certain buildings, you need an environmental permit for fire-safe use (formerly "use permit"). Starting or establishing child care centersHere you can read about the steps you need to take to start a child care business. Environmental notificationWhen activities of your business have an impact on the environment, you must apply for an environmental permit or file an Activities Decree notification. Duty to inform if you work with hazardous materialsCompanies working with hazardous materials are required to report information to the municipality.