Massage Therapy Permit Requirements in Huntington, WV

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. West Virginia Board of Massage Therapy — License

   Massage therapists in West Virginia must be licensed by the WV 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. West Virginia State Tax Department — Business Registration

   All businesses operating in West Virginia must register with the State Tax Department. West Virginia charges a 6% state sales tax; municipalities may add up to 1%. The Business Registration Certificate is required before commencing business.

   Official government source

   $30 (Business Registration Certificate)·Immediate (online via MyTaxes)

   $30 (Business Registration Certificate)

   Immediate (online via MyTaxes)

1. City of Huntington City Clerk — Business License

   Huntington requires a Business License for regulated businesses within city limits. The City Clerk processes license 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 Huntington 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

• West Virginia Board of Massage Therapy — License
• City of Huntington City Clerk

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