Barber Shop Permit Requirements in Gulfport, MS

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC or corporation. Free from the IRS.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

1. Mississippi Barber License (per barber)

   Every barber working in Mississippi must hold a current barber license from the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, earned by completing the Board's required barbering school hours (or an approved apprenticeship) and passing the Board's written and practical examinations. Confirm the current hour requirement with the Board before enrolling.

   Official government source

   $50 practitioner license or renewal; $55 if applying under reciprocity or the Universal Recognition of Occupational Licensing Act. Late renewal adds a $50 penalty; licensees aged 70 or over pay no renewal fee.·Not published by the Board; the license is issued after the required examinations are passed.

   $50 practitioner license or renewal; $55 if applying under reciprocity or the Universal Recognition of Occupational Licensing Act. Late renewal adds a $50 penalty; licensees aged 70 or over pay no renewal fee.

   Not published by the Board; the license is issued after the required examinations are passed.

2. Mississippi Department of Revenue - Sales Tax Permit

   Any business selling tangible personal property or a taxable service in Mississippi must hold a sales tax permit from the Department of Revenue. The general state rate is 7%, one of the highest in the country; reduced rates apply to some categories, including 5% on SNAP-eligible groceries and light vehicles, 3% on heavy trucks and manufactured homes, and 1.5% on farm and manufacturing machinery. Register online through TAP.

   Official government source

   No fee - the Mississippi Department of Revenue does not charge for a sales tax permit.·Register online through TAP; allow about two weeks to receive your permit and filing information by mail.

   No fee - the Mississippi Department of Revenue does not charge for a sales tax permit.

   Register online through TAP; allow about two weeks to receive your permit and filing information by mail.

1. Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering - Barber Shop License

   Barber shops in Mississippi must be licensed by the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. The shop must pass an initial inspection before the license is issued, and the license renews annually. Every barber working in the shop must separately hold a current practitioner license.

   Official government source

   $85 application and initial inspection; $60 annual renewal; $35 if a reinspection is required. Late renewal adds a $50 penalty.·Not published by the Board; the license is issued after the shop passes its initial inspection.

   $85 application and initial inspection; $60 annual renewal; $35 if a reinspection is required. Late renewal adds a $50 penalty.

   Not published by the Board; the license is issued after the shop passes its initial inspection.

2. City of Gulfport Privilege License (Business License)

   Gulfport requires a Privilege License for businesses operating within city limits. It is issued by Urban Development / Building Code Services, not the City Clerk, and the Planning Division signs off on the Certificate of Zoning Compliance that forms part of the application. The fee is computed from business type plus number of full-time employees (service businesses) or inventory value (sales businesses) — not gross revenues. The license is renewed annually and displayed at the place of business.

   Official government source

   Not a flat published rate: the Privilege License application computes the amount due from the business type together with the number of full-time employees (service businesses) or the value of inventory (sales businesses). Confirm the exact amount with Building Code Services (228-868-5700).·Not published by the City; note that staff approval of the application expires after 60 days if the license is not issued. Confirm current turnaround with Building Code Services.

   Not a flat published rate: the Privilege License application computes the amount due from the business type together with the number of full-time employees (service businesses) or the value of inventory (sales businesses). Confirm the exact amount with Building Code Services (228-868-5700).

   Not published by the City; note that staff approval of the application expires after 60 days if the license is not issued. Confirm current turnaround with Building Code Services.

Official Sources

• Mississippi State Board of Barber — Salon License
• City of Gulfport City Clerk

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