According to an estimate made by The Small Business Administration, it was found that nearly half of the small businesses operating in the United States are classified either as home or apartment-based business. Some major reasons behind this are downsizing due to a slowing economy, rise in the cost-of-living, more time required to spend with family and desire to be their own boss.

You too might be one of those people who no more wish to work under any boss. So if you desire to move from working in a corporate office to working for yourself at your own apartment, here are some things that you need keep in mind:

Zoning Law - This is a special kind of law that regulates the rules on where business can operate. It is present in almost every city, town and country. According to the law, not all areas can be used for the purpose of business. There are some places that are used for residential only use, some exclusively for business and some which are mixed. In order to find out whether apartment falls into a commercial zone, you will have to go through the Apartment Listings.

Lease Agreement – It is always suggested that you review the contents of your lease properly to ensure that starting a business in your apartment does not lead to violation of your lease agreement. In order to make a confirmation, it is wise to contact your landlord and make sure that there are no objections to you running an apartment-based business. If the landlord has a problem or if it is against the norms, you can always find an Apartment for rent on websites

License and Permit – Different countries have different laws regarding the need of a business license to operate a business from your apartment. The permit rule will also depend on the type of business you want to start. Therefore you need to inquire about all beforehand.