Doing business in the Mississippi District

Business requirements

SBA’s Business Guide lists the requirements needed to start, grow, and expand your business. Since laws and taxes vary by state, here’s what you need to do before starting your business in our area.

Business name and registration

Register your business name with the county clerk where your business is located. If you are a corporation, you will also need to register with the Secretary of State.

Business licensing and zoning

Licenses are typically administered by a variety of state and local departments. It is important to consider zoning regulations when choosing a site for your business. You may not be permitted to conduct business out of your home or engage in industrial activity in a retail district.

Taxes

IRS Mississippi Taxpayer Assistance Centers
100 W. Capitol St.
Jackson, MS 39269
Phone: 601-292-4711

Mississippi State Tax Commission
500 Clinton Center Dr.
Clinton, MS 39056
Phone: 601-923-7700
 

Health and safety

Mississippi Department of Employment Security
1235 Echelon Pkwy.
P.O. Box 1699
Jackson, MS 39215
Phone: 601-965-4606


OSHA Offices in Mississippi
100 W. Capitol St., Suite 749
Jackson, MS 39269
Phone: 601-965-4606

State small business profiles

Need information on the local business landscape? SBA's Office of Advocacy has the latest demographic and statistics on local small business economic activity.

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Local assistance

Need help? Get free business counseling in your area.

SBA lending in our area

  • Loan programs

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    Learn more about SBA's 7(a) loans, 504 loans, and microloans that you can use for your business.
  • Lender Match

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    Describe your business needs and get matched with an SBA-backed lender in your area.
  • Lending activity reports

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    View 7(a) and 504 lending activity reports from our district.

Additional local resources

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Last updated March 22, 2024