Massage Therapy Permit Requirements in Billings, MT

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. Montana Board of Massage Therapy — License

   Massage therapists in Montana must be licensed by the Montana Board of Massage Therapy. Requires 500 hours of massage therapy education and passing the MBLEx.

   Official government source

   $75 (initial)·4–8 weeks

   $75 (initial)

   4–8 weeks

2. Montana — No Sales Tax

   Montana has no state or local sales tax. Businesses do not need a sales tax permit. However, businesses must register with the Montana Department of Revenue for applicable business taxes (e.g., withholding, corporate income tax if applicable).

   Official government source

   Free (business registration)·Immediate (online via TransAction Portal)

   Free (business registration)

   Immediate (online via TransAction Portal)

1. City of Billings City Clerk — Business License

   Billings requires a Business License for regulated businesses operating within city limits. The City Clerk's office processes applications. This license must be renewed annually and displayed at your place of business.

   Official government source

   $50–$500/year depending on business type and gross revenues·1–3 weeks

   $50–$500/year depending on business type and gross revenues

   1–3 weeks

2. Zoning / Certificate of Occupancy

   A Certificate of Occupancy is required for any commercial space used as a massage therapy practice. Confirm with City of Billings City Clerk that the location is properly zoned for personal service businesses.

   Official government source

   $50–$200·1–4 weeks

   $50–$200

   1–4 weeks

Official Sources

• Montana Board of Massage Therapy — License
• City of Billings City Clerk

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