How do I apply for the Biloxi, Mississippi business license?
The first step to opening your business is to discover whether or not your desired area of business is acceptable by city standards. You will be required to consult with the City of Biloxi Planning Commission prior to applying for your business license. Every prospective business owner must ensure that their business location is approved before business can commence, otherwise, there may be stiff penalties. A Certificate of Occupancy must be issued to you, additionally, if you are going to be building a new development for your business, you will need the Certificate of Development Compliance in lieu of the Certificate of Occupancy. These 2 applications are found at the City of Biloxi’s webpage Biloxi Business License. Otherwise, you can go the Planning Commission in person, or give them a call:
City of Biloxi
Planning Commission
Municipal Building
676 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Biloxi, MS 39530
Phone: (228) 435-6266
Fax: (228) 435-6188
Next on your to-do list is to apply for your business license, this is accomplished by filling out an application which can be obtained only from the City of Biloxi Municipal Building directly:
City of Biloxi
Business License Commission/City Clerk
Municipal Building
676 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Biloxi, MS 39530
Phone: (228) 435-6247
Fax: (228) 435-6188
The application for a business license must be completed, any information that is not complete will significantly slow down the issuance process. You must declare whether the application is for home occupation, change of owner or location, a new business or to reactivate an existing business license.
The application inquires as to your name and that of your business, and to give the physical location of your business. A mailing address is required, as well as your business phone, fax and website. You will be asked to state what your business entails, what equipment and materials you will be using. If any of those materials will be potentially hazardous, you are required by law to indicate this and describe in great detail your proposed disposal methods. The type of ownership of your business is highly critical, whether you are the sole proprietor, in a partnership, with a corporation, a non-profit organization, an LP or LLC. Your fees will be calculated partly according to the genre of business you will have, so it’s important to be accurate. Your state license number, state tax permit number federal tax identification number and state tax and or social security number will need to be included on this business application. You need to provide personal information on yourself as the business owner, as well as other owners. Furthermore, details regarding your chosen alarm company are required as well as an emergency contact and property owner information is required. The property owner information must be precise, the City of Biloxi may contact any of the parties listed on your application, therefore, the information must be current and accurate in order to speed the process of obtaining your business license.
What is the cost or fee of a business license in Biloxi, Mississippi?
The Business License Commission and the City Clerk (basically one in the same) assess the business license fees and costs. These fees are not available to view online, for a specific purpose. To avoid confusion, the City of Biloxi requires prospective business owners to contact the Business License Commission and the City Clerk either by phone or in person. This meeting will take approximately 45 minutes to an hour so it is important when you contact them that you allow that block of time to be available. During this consult, the City of Biloxi representative will ask details regarding what your business will entail, what your business service(s) will be, information about your insurance company and so forth. Have all of your known information handy so that you do not have to repeat this meeting. At the end, you will be given a concise estimate of what the costs will be to run your business within Biloxi city limits and what the fees will be to obtain your business license. Please call the Business License Commission and City Clerk for conference to ultimately obtain your individual pricing and estimates. They can be contacted at: (228) 435-6247.
Do any Biloxi occupations require specialized permits or licenses?
The only specialized licenses that are required are those mandated by the State of Mississippi for specialized fields of service such as: physicians, electricians, contractors, attorneys, etc. The City of Biloxi only has one business license that will have to be received before your business operation will be permitted to commence. Additionally, there may be other permits that the city can require of you for the purposes of building new locations for business and inspecting current properties for safety and making certain all properties adhere to the City Ordinances and standards. For questions regarding the supplementary permits, please contact the Planning Commission at (228) 435-6266.
Whom should I contact for additional questions?
For any questions or concerns pertaining to obtaining a Biloxi Business License you may contact the Business License Commission and City Clerk at: Phone: (228) 435-6247
If you need Biloxi City Hall’s Address:
City of Biloxi
Business License Commission/City Clerk
Municipal Building
676 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Biloxi, MS 39530
To apply for business licenses by mail, you will need this address:
City of Biloxi
Business Licenses
P.O. Box 508
Biloxi, MS 39533-0508
The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm, excluding federal holidays, visit Biloxi Mississippi Business License/ for information.
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