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Mississippi business license (2026)

General licenses are issued locally. The Mississippi Secretary of State One Stop Shop says: “Business Licenses / Tax Permits From your city or county clerk or revenue department.”

  • State page read October 21, 2026
  • Quoted from the state

Mississippi at a glance

State rule
General licenses are issued locally
Next step
Contact your city or county for the license; the state does not issue a general one.
Forming an LLC
$50 with the Mississippi Secretary of State
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  • LLC formation, prepared and filed
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  • EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
  • Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
  • Compliance reminders and stored documents

Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.

Questions

Does Mississippi require a business license?

General licenses are issued locally. The Mississippi Secretary of State One Stop Shop says: “Business Licenses / Tax Permits From your city or county clerk or revenue department.”

Who do I contact in Mississippi?

Mississippi Secretary of State One Stop Shop (page linked below), your city or county clerk, and the Mississippi Secretary of State for forming the company.

Is a Mississippi LLC the same as a license?

No. Forming the LLC is a filing with the Mississippi Secretary of State, which charges $50. A license, where one applies, is a separate step.

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