Massage Therapy Permit Requirements in Jackson, MS

Complete permit and license guide for starting a massage therapy in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi.

Verified 2026-09-03 5 stops $200–$700 est. 4–10 weeks to obtain all licenses
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Not legal advice. Requirements may change — always verify with your local government authority before applying. Key agencies and fees on this page were re-checked against official government sources on .

Federal — start here

1 stop

  1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

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

    Official government source

    FreeImmediate (online application)

State of Mississippi

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  1. Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy - Massage Therapist License

    Massage therapists in Mississippi must hold a license issued by the Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy (Miss. Code Ann. Section 73-67-1 et seq.). The Board sets the minimum supervised-instruction hours and the accepted licensing examination (commonly the MBLEx) by board rule, and applications are filed through the Board's online licensing portal.

    Official government source

    Application and license fees are set by board rule and are not published on the Board's website - confirm the current amounts with the Board at 601-732-6038.Not published by the Board; confirm current processing time at 601-732-6038.

  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.

City of Jackson / Hinds County

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  1. City of Jackson - Business License (Privilege Tax)

    Jackson requires a city business license for all businesses operating within city limits, issued by the Business Licensing Division at 200 S. President Street - not a Revenue Division. The application requires a completed notarized Privilege Tax form, a Certificate of Good Standing and formation documents from the Mississippi Secretary of State, proof of occupancy (lease, deed, or utility bill), and any industry-specific permits. Renewed annually and displayed at the place of business.

    Official government source

    Fees vary by business type and size; Jackson does not publish a fee table - the Business Licensing Division quotes the amount at application (601-960-1148).Usually 7-14 business days after a complete application is submitted.

  2. City of Jackson - Zoning Approval and Certificate of Occupancy

    Commercial space used as a massage therapy practice needs a Certificate of Occupancy from the City of Jackson, and the location must be zoned for personal-service use. Zoning verification and commercial building permits are handled by City of Jackson Planning and Development - Hinds County has no permitting authority inside city limits. Applications and payments run through the City's online permitting portal.

    Official government source

    Jackson does not publish a zoning-approval or Certificate of Occupancy fee schedule online; the fee is quoted at application through the City's permitting portal.Not published by the City; the certificate is issued after plan review, zoning verification, and inspection.

Terminus

Open for business — est. $200–$700 · 4–10 weeks to obtain all licenses

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