Mississippi has no statewide general business license, but every city collects a privilege tax and issues a license before a business may open inside its limits, usually after the zoning and building sign-off. A late renewal adds a 10% penalty plus 1% a month. Outside city limits, ask the county.
Checked Oct 21, 2026 against the agency’s page.
Step 2 of 6: Register for tax
1Set up the business
2Register for tax
3Approve the space
4Get the permits for your kind of business
5Alcohol permits
6Before the first hire
Issued by Your city’s clerk or code office (Mississippi Code 27-17).
Sources and dates
Mississippi Code 27-17-5, 27-17-9 and 27-17-463; city privilege license pages (Bay St. Louis, Ridgeland, Batesville, Natchez). Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.
Questions about opening here.
Yes. Mississippi has no statewide general business license, but every city collects a privilege tax and issues a license before a business may open inside its limits, usually after the zoning and building sign-off.
Yes. Mississippi has no statewide general business license, but every city collects a privilege tax and issues a license before a business may open inside its limits, usually after the zoning and building sign-off.
Yes. Mississippi has no statewide general business license, but every city collects a privilege tax and issues a license before a business may open inside its limits, usually after the zoning and building sign-off.
Yes. Mississippi has no statewide general business license, but every city collects a privilege tax and issues a license before a business may open inside its limits, usually after the zoning and building sign-off.
Yes. Mississippi has no statewide general business license, but every city collects a privilege tax and issues a license before a business may open inside its limits, usually after the zoning and building sign-off.
Yes. Mississippi has no statewide general business license, but every city collects a privilege tax and issues a license before a business may open inside its limits, usually after the zoning and building sign-off.
Yes. Mississippi has no statewide general business license, but every city collects a privilege tax and issues a license before a business may open inside its limits, usually after the zoning and building sign-off.
Yes. Mississippi has no statewide general business license, but every city collects a privilege tax and issues a license before a business may open inside its limits, usually after the zoning and building sign-off.
Yes. Mississippi has no statewide general business license, but every city collects a privilege tax and issues a license before a business may open inside its limits, usually after the zoning and building sign-off.
Yes. Mississippi has no statewide general business license, but every city collects a privilege tax and issues a license before a business may open inside its limits, usually after the zoning and building sign-off.
Yes. Mississippi has no statewide general business license, but every city collects a privilege tax and issues a license before a business may open inside its limits, usually after the zoning and building sign-off.
Yes. Mississippi has no statewide general business license, but every city collects a privilege tax and issues a license before a business may open inside its limits, usually after the zoning and building sign-off.
Yes. Mississippi has no statewide general business license, but every city collects a privilege tax and issues a license before a business may open inside its limits, usually after the zoning and building sign-off.
Yes. Mississippi has no statewide general business license, but every city collects a privilege tax and issues a license before a business may open inside its limits, usually after the zoning and building sign-off.
Yes. Mississippi has no statewide general business license, but every city collects a privilege tax and issues a license before a business may open inside its limits, usually after the zoning and building sign-off.
Yes. Mississippi has no statewide general business license, but every city collects a privilege tax and issues a license before a business may open inside its limits, usually after the zoning and building sign-off.
Yes. Mississippi has no statewide general business license, but every city collects a privilege tax and issues a license before a business may open inside its limits, usually after the zoning and building sign-off.
Yes. Mississippi has no statewide general business license, but every city collects a privilege tax and issues a license before a business may open inside its limits, usually after the zoning and building sign-off.
Yes. Mississippi has no statewide general business license, but every city collects a privilege tax and issues a license before a business may open inside its limits, usually after the zoning and building sign-off.
Yes. Mississippi has no statewide general business license, but every city collects a privilege tax and issues a license before a business may open inside its limits, usually after the zoning and building sign-off.
Your city’s clerk or code office (Mississippi Code 27-17).
Step 2 of 6, register for tax. The steps before it: set up the business.
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