Q: I'm a licensed massage therapist. Do I also need a business license, and do I need two licenses to offer massage and Pilates in one studio?
A: Your therapist license covers you personally, and the business needs its own licensing. Here is what a massage business in Des Plaines needs:1. Massage therapist license for each therapist2. Local business license, plus a massage establishment license where required3. One location usually needs one business license that lists every service offered4. Sales tax registration if you sell products5. EIN and payroll accounts for employees
A: Your therapist license covers you personally, and the business needs its own licensing. Here is what a massage business in Des Plaines needs: 1. Massage therapist license for each therapist 2. Local business license, plus a massage establishment license where required 3. One location usually needs one business license that lists every service offered 4. Sales tax registration if you sell products 5. EIN and payroll accounts for employees
Q: Do I need a business license in addition to my massage license?
A: Usually yes. A massage therapy business usually needs:1. Massage therapist license2. General business license3. Massage establishment license where required4. Seller's permit for products5. Liability insurance