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Business Licenses in Mississippi - Hancock County
Hancock County Business License - Please note that all information provided here is to be used as a reference only for obtaining an Hancock County Business License.. SuccessWithAuctions.com in no way implies that the information contained here is the only requirements needed to obtain a business license in Hancock County .
Please use the links provided and above all, research the information for your local government yourself.
Mississippi (Note: You are NOT able to register a new business online).
Mississippi does not require sole proprietorship businesses to register with the state, unless you are starting the following types of businesses.
Auto Dealership, Bail Bondsman, Insurance Agency, Private Ambulance Service, Check Advance, Building Contracting, Restaurant, Mortgage Lender or Professional Engineer.
All Businesses:
- Contact the Internal Revenue Service (1-800-829-1040) to determine if you need a Federal Employer's Identification Number and request your w-4, SS-4, Circular E and Publication 334 forms.
- Contact the Mississippi Department of Revenue's Taxpayer Service Center (334-242-1000) to determine which state laws apply to you and complete your State Tax Estimated Income forms.
If you need additional information about sole proprietorships, please visit the website below: http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/mssbdc/going_intobus.html
If you need additional information about other types of businesses, please visit the Secretary of State's website below:
http://www.sos.state.ms.us/sos_newhomepage/default.asp
Hancock County Court Clerk
150 Main Street
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
Phone: 228-467-5404
Fax: 228-467-3159
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