Mississippi Business License

1. To recieve a business license application, applicants must first fill out the application for a Certificate of Occupancy. 
2. Once the Certifciate of Occupancy has been mailed in and approved, the applicant must file for a business license in person. 

In person 

Determined by business type

Chapter 12 - Licenses and Business Regulations

Mail 

Determined by business type. 

• Annually by the last day of the month in which the license was issued. 
• The effective date of the renewed license shall begin on the first day of the month following the month of issue by one year, regardless of when the renewal is approved by the director of community development.

Forms are not available online. Applications can be obtained by visiting City Hall (226 E Peace Street Canton, MS 39046).

In-person

Fee varies based on the nature of the business and number of employees

Before beginning the application process, contact the Building & Development Department at (601) 859-4331 to ensure all zoning and building requirements are being met. 

Mail

Fee varies based on the nature of the business and the number of employees

Annually by date of issuance

Renewal notices and instructions will be mailed prior to the expiration of the license

Bring all the necessary paperwork and documents to the City Clerk's Office to complete the application for the Privilege Tax License

In-person

Fee depends upon the nature of the business

• Contact the Community Development Department regarding requirements related to certificates of occupancy, zoning, sign ordinances, electrical permits, and building inspections
• If collecting sales tax, obtain a State Sales Tax ID number for Leflore County from the Mississippi Department of Revenue
• If you do not already have one, obtain a Federal Tax ID number or EIN
• Restaurants must supply a copy of their food permit
• If serving beer/alcohol, a business must supply a copy of their beer/alcohol permit from both the City of Greenwood and the State Tax Commission
• If selling tobacco, a business must supply a copy of their tobacco permit from both the City of Greenwood and the Tobacco Control Board
• If opening a wrecker service, contact the City of Greenwood Police Department

• Valid Picture ID
• Lease agreement, warranty, deed, or another document that shows business name and address

Mail, phone, in-person

Fee depends upon the nature of the business

Annually by date of issuance

Renewal notices and instructions are mailed approximately 30 days prior to expiration of the privilege tax license

Forms are not available online. Applications can be obtained by visiting City Hall (108 S. Main Street Grenada, MS. 38901).

In-person

Fees vary based on number of employees:

• 0-3 employees: $20 license fee
• 4-10 employees: $30 license fee
• 10+ employees: $3 per each additional employee

• Federal and State Tax ID numbers
• Contractors must have a surety bond or a general liability insurance policy (no minimums)

Mail

Fees vary based on number of employees

• 0-3 employees: $20 license renewal fee
• 4-10 employees: $30 license renewal fee
• 10+ employees: $3 per each additional employee

Annually by date of issuance

Renewal notices and instructions will be mailed out approximately 30 days prior to license expiration 

Privilege License Application

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.

Renewal form is sent 1-2 months before September 30.

A calculated fee is on the renewal form mailed annually.

Annually by September 30.

Privilege Tax License Application

The amount of a privilege license tax depends upon the number of employees and the type of business.

Privilege Tax License Application (Renewal)

The amount of a privilege license tax depends upon the number of employees and the type of business.

Annually

Privilege License Registration Application 

Mail or Online 

Fee determined by business type. See application for more details. 

If there is no physical location in Jackson, enter " 0 On location " on the Location For Business License step.

• Submit a copy of your lease agreement for all business (must be notarized) 
  • If you own the building, provide proof of ownership 

Privilege License Registration Application (Renewal)

Mail 

Fee determined by business type. See applictation. 

Annually by date of issuance. 

If there is no MS location, input " 0 on location" for the location question. 

• MS Certificate of Good Standing

Business License Registration Application 

Mail 

New Business Licenses are prorated based on the month opened. City Clerk’s Office will determine price when the application is completed.

Business License Registration Application Renewal

Mail 

Fee is determined by business type. Call City Hall to the amount due. 228-875-4236

Annually by September 30. 

City of Vicksburg Privilege Business License Application 2023

Mail

• For service & manufacturing businesses the fee is based upon the number of employees
  • 1-3 employees: $20
  • 4-10 employees: $30
  • Over 10: add $3 per employee
• For retail businesses the fee is based upon the inventory

Renewal notices and forms are mailed 30 days prior to license expiration. 

Mail

• For service & manufacturing businesses the fee is based upon the number of employees
  • 1-3 employees: $20
  • 4-10 employees: $30
  • Over 10: add $3 per employe
• For retail businesses the fee is based upon the inventory

Annually by date of issuance.