Massage Therapy 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 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

   Application/license fees set by board rule — see the Board of Massage Therapy fee schedule at boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/massage-therapy/·4–8 weeks

   Application/license fees set by board rule — see the Board of Massage Therapy fee schedule at boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/massage-therapy/

   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 Great Falls — Business License / Safety Inspection Certificate (Great Falls Fire Rescue)

   Great Falls requires a Business License (Safety Inspection Certificate) for each commercial business located within city limits, processed by Great Falls Fire Rescue under Title 5 of the City Code (406-727-8070). The fee is based on the square footage of the premises, and the process includes a fire/safety inspection. Home-based businesses instead obtain a Home Occupation Certificate, and businesses located outside city limits that work in the city need a Non-Resident Vendor Certificate. Renewals are due by the end of the calendar year.

   Official government source

   New issuance: $300 (up to 2,000 sq ft) to $895 (over 100,000 sq ft) by square-footage tier; renewal $80–$640/year (2025 fee schedule)·1–3 weeks

   New issuance: $300 (up to 2,000 sq ft) to $895 (over 100,000 sq ft) by square-footage tier; renewal $80–$640/year (2025 fee schedule)

   1–3 weeks

2. Zoning / Certificate of Occupancy

   A commercial massage-therapy location in Great Falls must be properly zoned — verify with Planning & Community Development (406-455-8430). The city's Business License (Safety Inspection Certificate) process includes zoning review and a premises safety inspection; building alterations trigger permits through the Building Division.

   Official government source

   Zoning review is included in the city business-license fee; building-permit fees vary by project·1–4 weeks

   Zoning review is included in the city business-license fee; building-permit fees vary by project

   1–4 weeks

Official Sources

• Montana Board of Massage Therapy — License
• City of Great Falls City Clerk

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