It’s doubtful that you will be excited to pay taxes, but it’s certainly better than getting in trouble if you don’t! Check the SBA’s Guide to Tax IDs here: https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/launch-your-business/get-federal-state-tax-id-numbers
You will need to investigate any state or federal licenses and permits that might be required for your flight school.
For flight training services, it will depend on which regulations under which you decide to provide flight training. You can start training under Part 61 without needing any special approval from the FAA. Part 61 does provide a lot of flexibility in customizing training to your customers. By regulation Part 141 training utilizes an approved and well-structured syllabus. Though 141 training does not provide as much flexibility as part 61, the structure will be beneficial for helping students and instructors to be well prepared for each lesson. Additionally, having a 141 certificate can enable you to train customers who would like to use VA or other government backed education loans. Part 141 training requires getting FAA approval from your local FSDO and the process can often take up to 2 years to receive initial certification.
Learn more about it here: https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airline_certification/pilotschools
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