Nail Salon Permit Requirements in Jackson, 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 Nail Technician License (per technician)

   Each nail technician must hold a valid Mississippi nail technician license issued by the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. Miss. Code Ann. § 73-7-21 requires at least 350 hours of practice and related theory in nail technology over no less than nine weeks in a licensed school, or at least 700 hours in a board-certified apprenticeship, plus completion of the tenth grade and passage of the state board examination.

   Official government source

   $50 (initial license or renewal for a cosmetologist, barber, nail technician, or esthetician, per the Board's statutory fee schedule); $50 delinquent renewal penalty.·Not published by the Board; examinations are held at times set by MSBCB — confirm the current schedule with the Board.

   $50 (initial license or renewal for a cosmetologist, barber, nail technician, or esthetician, per the Board's statutory fee schedule); $50 delinquent renewal penalty.

   Not published by the Board; examinations are held at times set by MSBCB — confirm the current schedule with the Board.

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 — Salon/Establishment License

   Nail salons in Mississippi must hold an establishment license from the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (MSBCB). An initial inspection is required before the license is issued, and the license renews annually.

   Official government source

   $85 (salon/barber shop application and initial inspection); $60 annual renewal; $35 re-inspection if one is required (Miss. Code Ann. § 73-7-31 fee schedule).·Not published by the Board; issuance follows the initial inspection — confirm scheduling with MSBCB.

   $85 (salon/barber shop application and initial inspection); $60 annual renewal; $35 re-inspection if one is required (Miss. Code Ann. § 73-7-31 fee schedule).

   Not published by the Board; issuance follows the initial inspection — confirm scheduling with MSBCB.

2. 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.

   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.

Official Sources

• Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology — Salon License
• City of Jackson Revenue Division

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