Wedding Planner Permit Requirements in Jackson, MS

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC or corporation. Free from the IRS.

   Official government source for EIN (Employer Identification Number) (opens in a new tab)

   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

1. Mississippi Department of Revenue - Sales Tax Permit

   Any business selling tangible personal property or a taxable service in Mississippi must hold a sales tax permit from the Department of Revenue. The general state rate is 7%, one of the highest in the country; reduced rates apply to some categories, including 5% on SNAP-eligible groceries and light vehicles, 3% on heavy trucks and manufactured homes, and 1.5% on farm and manufacturing machinery. Register online through TAP.

   Official government source for Mississippi Department of Revenue - Sales Tax Permit (opens in a new tab)

   No fee - the Mississippi Department of Revenue does not charge for a sales tax permit.·Register online through TAP; allow about two weeks to receive your permit and filing information by mail.

   No fee - the Mississippi Department of Revenue does not charge for a sales tax permit.

   Register online through TAP; allow about two weeks to receive your permit and filing information by mail.

1. City of Jackson - Business License (Privilege Tax)

   Jackson requires a city business license for all businesses operating within city limits, issued by the Business Licensing Division at 200 S. President Street - not a Revenue Division. The application requires a completed notarized Privilege Tax form, a Certificate of Good Standing and formation documents from the Mississippi Secretary of State, proof of occupancy (lease, deed, or utility bill), and any industry-specific permits. Renewed annually and displayed at the place of business.

   Official government source for City of Jackson - Business License (Privilege Tax) (opens in a new tab)

   Fees vary by business type and size; Jackson does not publish a fee table - the Business Licensing Division quotes the amount at application (601-960-1148).·Usually 7-14 business days after a complete application is submitted.

   Fees vary by business type and size; Jackson does not publish a fee table - the Business Licensing Division quotes the amount at application (601-960-1148).

   Usually 7-14 business days after a complete application is submitted.

2. Fictitious Business Name (DBA) Registration — Mississippi Secretary of State

   Mississippi registers trade names at the state level. If you operate under a business name other than your own legal name (or, for an entity, its registered legal name), file a Fictitious Business Name Registration with the Mississippi Secretary of State's Business Services Division. The Hinds County Chancery Clerk does not maintain a DBA or assumed-name registry. Banks commonly ask to see the registration before opening an account under the trade name.

   Official government source for Fictitious Business Name (DBA) Registration — Mississippi Secretary of State (opens in a new tab)

   $25 Fictitious Business Name Registration (amendment, assignment, or withdrawal is also $25 each), per the Secretary of State's official Services & Fees schedule.·Not published by the Secretary of State; file online through the business services portal — confirm current processing times with Business Services (601-359-1633).

   $25 Fictitious Business Name Registration (amendment, assignment, or withdrawal is also $25 each), per the Secretary of State's official Services & Fees schedule.

   Not published by the Secretary of State; file online through the business services portal — confirm current processing times with Business Services (601-359-1633).

Official Sources

• City of Jackson Revenue Division
• Mississippi Department of Revenue — Sales Tax Permit

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