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Wedding Planner Permit Requirements in San Antonio, TX

Complete permit and license guide for starting a wedding planner in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

Verified 2026-08-27 6 stops $100–$600 est. 1–3 weeks to obtain all required licenses
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Not legal advice. Requirements may change — always verify with your local government authority before applying. Key agencies and fees on this page were re-checked against official government sources on .

Federal — start here

1 stop

  1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

    Required if you have employees, operate as an LLC/corporation, or file certain business tax returns. Free from the IRS. Sole proprietors with no employees may use their SSN instead.

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

    FreeImmediate (online)

State of Texas

3 stops

  1. Texas Sales Tax Permit

    Required for all businesses selling taxable goods or services in Texas. Free to obtain from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.

    Official government source for Texas Sales Tax Permit (opens in a new tab)

    FreeImmediate (online)

  2. Texas Sales Tax Permit (if selling goods)

    Wedding planners who sell tangible goods (décor, favors, etc.) in Texas must collect and remit state sales tax. Pure event planning/coordination services are not taxable in Texas.

    Official government source for Texas Sales Tax Permit (if selling goods) (opens in a new tab)

    FreeImmediate (online)

  3. General Liability Insurance (Recommended)

    Wedding planners in Texas are not legally required to carry liability insurance, but most venues require proof of $1M–$2M general liability coverage before allowing a planner to work on-site. Many clients also require it in your contract.

    $400–$1,200/yearSame day (online quotes)

City of San Antonio / Bexar County

2 stops

  1. City of San Antonio — No General Business License Required

    The City of San Antonio does NOT require a general business license, business tax certificate, or occupational license. Only activity-specific permits (Certificate of Occupancy for commercial premises, health permits for food, etc.) apply. Wedding planners need no city-level license to operate in San Antonio.

    Official government source for City of San Antonio — No General Business License Required (opens in a new tab)

    None1–3 weeks

  2. DBA (Doing Business As) Registration

    If operating under a trade name (e.g., 'Perfect Day Events'), file an Assumed Name Certificate with the Bexar County Clerk before doing business under that name. $13 plus $0.50 per additional owner; valid up to 10 years.

    Official government source for DBA (Doing Business As) Registration (opens in a new tab)

    $13 (plus $0.50 per additional owner)1–2 weeks

Terminus

Open for business — est. $100–$600 · 1–3 weeks to obtain all required licenses

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