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Business License and EIN Registration
- A business license permits a business to operate legally.
- An EIN identifies a business with the IRS, like a Social Security Number identifies a person.
- Research your industry and target market before starting a business.
- Most successful businesses share key steps.
Specific Licensing Requirements in Mississippi
- Costs differ depending on the license and location.
- A vendor license in Mississippi costs $50.
- Food businesses need more licenses than most.
Registering a Business in Mississippi
- The filing fee to register a business in Mississippi is $50.
- In order to get the Name Reservation application form, you will first need to register with the online filing system maintained by the Mississippi Secretary of State.
- When conducting business in the "real world," it is not necessary for you to use the formal legal name of your limited liability company that is registered on your Certificate of Formation.