Mississippi Business License

General Business License Requirements for Mississippi.
Business licenses are often required of business entities, regardless of their products and services. This page provides an overview of business license requirements in Mississippi.
Mississippi General Business Licenses
Mississippi Business License
Not required
General Business License licensure is not required on the State level in Mississippi.
Mississippi does not have a general business license at the state level, but local licenses are often required.
Local General Business Licenses
City of Biloxi Business License
Agency: | City of Biloxi Planning Division (MS) |
Law: | |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Instructions: |
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Filing Method: | In person |
Agency Fee: | Determined by business type |
Law: |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Determined by business type. |
Due: |
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City of Jackson Privilege License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Fee determined by business type. See application for more details. |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Fee determined by business type. See applictation. |
Due: | Annually by date of issuance. |
City of Ocean Springs Business / Privilege License
Agency: | City of Ocean Springs (MS) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | New Business Licenses are prorated based on the month opened. City Clerk’s Office will determine price when the application is completed. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Fee is determined by business type. Call City Hall to the amount due. 228-875-4236 |
Due: | Annually by September 30. |
Gulfport Privilege License
Agency: | City of Gulfport General Finance (MS) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Fee depends on business type. Applicant must go in person to the Gulfport City Clerk's office to apply and they will calculate license fee. |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Renewal form is sent 1-2 months before September 30. |
Agency Fee: | A calculated fee is on the renewal form mailed annually. |
Due: | Annually by September 30. |
Hattiesburg Privilege Tax License
Agency: | City of Hattiesburg City Clerk/Tax Division (MS) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | The amount of a privilege license tax depends upon the number of employees and the type of business. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | The amount of a privilege license tax depends upon the number of employees and the type of business. |
Due: | Annually |
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