These are all bonds that do not guarantee the performance of a contract. Generally, commercial bonds are required by governmental agencies as a condition of obtaining a license or permit. The bond amounts and the specific guarantees vary depending on the agency and the type of license or activity. Rates and underwriting criteria also vary depending on the bond amount, degree of risk, and the applicant's qualifications. Scroll all the way down this page for highlights of the most common types of commercial bonds, but there are many, many more.
Bonds that guarantee the payment of State taxes. Effective Jan. 1, 2014, both a Mixed Beverage Gross Receipts Tax bond and a Mixed Beverage Sales Tax bond are required for all new applicants. Rates based on credit history.