| licence required | True | required to obtain a business license |
| who must license | Persons or companies doing business in the Town of Newport, within or outside Town limits | Persons or companies doing business in the Town of Newport |
| fee | flat $75.00 for gross receipts of $50,000 or less; annual fee reduced by 50% for new businesses after August 31 | reduced annual business license fee of a flat $75.00 |
| renewal | Annual, valid 12-month period beginning March 1 | The business license must be renewed annually |
scout note
All businesses in Newport and outside contractors working in town must obtain a business license. Annual license valid March 1–end of February. Late penalty 5% plus 1.5% per month. Renter's license required for commercial and residential landlords.