If you’re starting a new business, there are probably any number of things that require your immediate attention. But among your foremost priorities should be educating yourself on the local laws that may affect your business.

Putting off potential legal issues until after your business is already open may end up costing you big in the long run.

What local laws do you need to know before you start your business? Here are three to get you started:

To learn more about what you’ll need to get a new business off the ground, check out FindLaw’s section on Starting a Business.

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