Fitness Studio Permit Requirements in Great Falls, 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 — 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)

2. Montana Health Club Registration (if applicable)

   Some states require fitness studios and health clubs to register with the state attorney general's consumer protection division, especially if selling multi-month memberships. Check Montana requirements.

   $100–$300·2–4 weeks

   $100–$300

   2–4 weeks

1. City of Great Falls City Clerk — Business License

   Great Falls requires a Business License for regulated businesses. The City Clerk's office issues licenses and processes annual renewals. This license must be renewed annually and displayed at your place of business.

   $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. Cascade County / Great Falls Certificate of Occupancy — Assembly Use

   Fitness studios must obtain a Certificate of Occupancy with an assembly or fitness use classification from the local building department. Fire suppression, emergency exits, and occupancy limits will be inspected.

   $200–$800·2–6 weeks

   $200–$800

   2–6 weeks

Official Sources

• City of Great Falls City Clerk
• Montana — No Sales Tax

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