Guides
Plain-English explainers on the processes our readers run into most, kept up to date when the rules change. Each guide names its sources and shows when it was last checked.
Michigan property tax uncapping: what happens when you buy
Why your tax bill can jump the year after you buy, and the 45-day form every buyer has to file.
Michigan liquor license basics for new restaurants and bars
Quota licenses, escrowed licenses, and redevelopment licenses explained, plus who signs off and how long it takes.
Opening a business in Michigan: how zoning approval works
Permitted uses, special land uses, site plan review, and variances: what to check before you sign a lease.
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