Photography Business Permit Requirements in Casper, WY

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. Wyoming Department of Revenue — Sales Tax License

   Required for all businesses selling taxable goods or services in Wyoming. Wyoming charges a 4% state sales tax; counties may add up to 2% and optional resort taxes may apply. Register with the Wyoming Department of Revenue online.

   Official government source

   $60 one-time sales/use tax license fee (W.S. § 39-15-106(a))·Immediate (online)

   $60 one-time sales/use tax license fee (W.S. § 39-15-106(a))

   Immediate (online)

1. City of Casper Business/Health License (most businesses exempt)

   Casper does not require a general business license. The city licenses only enumerated business types (junk dealers, pawnshops, itinerant merchants, unsolicited salesmen, secondhand dealers, hotels/rooming houses, buses, taxicabs). However, businesses affecting public health - food service (including catering, food trucks, and bakeries), child day cares, body art/tattoo studios, massage therapy, and lodging - must obtain a City of Casper health license through the City Clerk after Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspection. Most other businesses (salons, trades, professional and personal services) need no city business license.

   Official government source

   $0 for most businesses; city health licenses $25-$100+ per year where required (e.g. restaurants $100 base)·Health licenses issued after inspection and fee payment; not applicable for most businesses

   $0 for most businesses; city health licenses $25-$100+ per year where required (e.g. restaurants $100 base)

   Health licenses issued after inspection and fee payment; not applicable for most businesses

2. Casper Special Event Permit / Park Reservation (rarely needed for photography)

   Casper does not require a photography-specific permit for shooting in public parks. A Special Event Permit is needed only if a shoot is part of an organized event with more than 100 attendees on outdoor city property or one that obstructs streets, sidewalks, or trails. Photographers can reserve park shelters and spaces through Casper Parks & Recreation for standard rental fees ((307) 235-8283).

   Official government source

   $0 for routine shoots; $15-$50 Special Event Permit if applicable; park reservation fees vary·Special event applications can take up to 30 days to review

   $0 for routine shoots; $15-$50 Special Event Permit if applicable; park reservation fees vary

   Special event applications can take up to 30 days to review

Official Sources

• City of Casper City Clerk
• Wyoming Department of Revenue — Sales Tax License

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