Can a business operate without a state

Owning a business is a great responsibility. Processes and procedures exist to operate the business legally. Skipping any of these steps could result in dire consequences for the business. One of the most important steps a business must take is attaining the proper licenses to legally operate. Depending on the industry, one or more licenses could be required so it is important to determine what licenses are needed.

d.) continue to rise rapidly

answer; i believe the correct answer is (general);