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Starting Business Get DBA Filing Austin Tx Massage Therapy DBA




Required Registrations for Massage Therapy.




A(n) Massage Therapy Business Tax Registration
(Business License)

Also callled an occupational license,or business permit.)

A Federal Tax ID
(EIN)
(You can use it as a sole owner to open a bank account instead of using your SS#. Employers, Independent Contractors, LLCs, Partnerships, and Corporations are required to obtain it.)

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Starting Business Get DBA Filing Austin Tx? Hi my name is StAlexandre Coletta sh c. I am registering my Massage Therapy, the business name is Pep Carpe Diem Massage & Energy Balancing Si Mar Nexas and I reside in Austin, TX.
What are the requirements for Massage Therapy   legal registration? I'm wondering what licensing do I need for Massage Therapy. I'm wanting to because I am planning to open my own business Massage Therapy thus I was wondering Starting Business Get DBA Filing Austin Tx? Must a   Massage Therapy in Austin, Texas have to reflect on perhaps an LLC Formation Permits and Tax IDs Required To Start my Own New Business 78758, :
Most Likely will Hire employees Massage Therapy in Austin,   Hays County, Texas Opening a business in Austin?

All   Massage Therapy business ( including home mobile and online business and regardless of the type of business) need to get a(n) in Austin businesses, MUST Obtain a(n) Business License business license.
I am a licensed massage therapist and certified energy worker. I will offer my services directly at people's homes

Massage Therapy
💆 "Massage therapy: where stress goes to die and discount products get a second chance at full price." Starting a massage therapy business with a side hustle in buying and reselling discounted goodies means you’re playing two roles: healer of knots and master of retail flips. Both sides of this business bring their own set of licenses and permits—because relaxation may be free, but business compliance isn’t.

✅ Core Licenses for Massage Therapy

  • ✅ Business Registration
  • ✅ Business License
  • ✅ Massage Therapy License
  • ✅ Professional Certification (massage-specific)
  • ✅ Health and Safety Permit
  • ✅ Seller’s Permit (for reselling products)
  • ✅ Sales Tax Registration

✅ Extra Considerations for Product Reselling

  • ✅ Reseller’s License
  • ✅ Retail Permit
  • ✅ Sales and Use Tax Compliance
  • ✅ Trade Name / DBA if selling under a different brand

📦 Triple Duty Business

You’ve got hands-on therapy, product resale, and retail pricing—all under one roof. The massage side will require professional-specific permits, while the reselling side keeps you in the retail lane with tax and resale obligations. Bundle these correctly, and your business will stay as smooth as a hot stone massage. Obtain all licenses and registrations here online: [https://www.businessnameusa.com/](https://www.businessnameusa.com/) Would you like me to also create a **combined license checklist** showing exactly which cover both the massage therapy and reselling portions together so you don’t double up?
78758. Hays County Starting Business Get DBA Filing Austin Tx new small business. Where to get Austin Online Home Based how to get a Business Tax Registration or Home Occupation Permit Is my own home business subject to self employement tax? Where to get Austin business license requirements. How do I go about Texas 78758 starting own business from home? Massage Therapy

Online businesses operated from home need a business permit and all other licensing as any other business. Note that all home based business are subject to the same licensing requirement as any business.
 
Health Related Matters:
 
 
I am a home based business. Do I need licensing? Do online business operated from home need to obtain licenses and tax IDs? . Physical location business.   My business may include health related hazard activity at business location: I will perform massage therapy onto my clients            
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Where Do I Obtain a(n) TX tax ID number Tax IDs DBA LLC or Corporation to Start a Business for : starting my own TX Massage Therapy home business online. Austin, Hays County  , TX 78758 .
Massage Therapy  

  Massage Therapy
If you are a partnership means you are a business entity with multiple owners and thus you will need a dba and a federal ID.
If you are a service but you also use parts you will need a sellers permit also called a resale license or resale certificate to collect taxes and or buy wholesale.
Any businesses that sell prepared food need a sellers license.



If you are a professional such as an architect or doctor you also need a professional license from the state.
You may be able to find other sources such as private loans or help from relatives.
If you sell items you will need a sellers permit is also called a sales tax id number because you can buy wholesale and sell retail with it.
Online business that sell merchandise online need to collect taxes and that requires a state ID.
You can use a business plan to start a business but you do not really need it.
A domain name is indispensible these days of the e-commerce revolution.
Get a state of the art website to sell your services or products.
A secure shopping cart on your website is a must.
Do not forget that your business cards are a good form of advertising.
In most cases where you starting your own small company you will not need a small business consultant.

You can choose to be a(n) Massage Therapy :

  • Sole Proprietor,
  • LLC,
  • Corporation or
  • Partnership.
    After you decide and select your business entity, you need licensing.



Austin Business Tax Registration ( Business License)
All businesses including home, online or mobile BUSINESS need a BUSINESS license because they are BUSINESSES.



A(n) Massage Therapy business using a fictitious business name in Hays County i.e. you are a business that uses a DBA doing business as trade name to trade that is other than the full legal (first and last -- full name) name of a sole proprietor or a name other than the LLC or Corporation business name need a(n) fictitious business name.   For instance you open a(n) Massage Therapy business and you name it "Superior Massage Therapy Group". You will need to file a fictitious business name for that name.

In addition note that in Texas you may also need a seller's permit if you sell merchandise that is taxable.  (A.K.A state id, wholesale, resale, reseller certificate, about $39 for most states).
Seller's Permit



Note: All businesses need a federal tax ID number except sole proprietors that are not employers and are not independent contractors.
An independent contractor is a self employed business person that receives more than $600 per year from anyone of his or her clients.
IRS rule: The client must issue a 1099 form to the independent contractor and the independent contractor must have a federal tax ID. However, even sole owners may obtain a federal ID and use it as a business tax ID instead of using their own social security number as a business tax ID number.
However, all other licenses that apply to sole proprietors as discussed here are requited regardless of getting a federal tax ID number.


In addition you will need a federal and a state EIN if you will hire employees. I.e., a TX Federal Tax Id Number ($29)  and a(n) TX  State Employer Tax Number  


Instead of filing a fictitious business name DBA Filing (about $49 plus state and legal newspaper publication fees) in Austin, Incorporate in TX  or form a(n) TX LLC


Filing a DBA is not required if you will set up an LLC or form a Corporation. There is a cicrcumstance that you may not need to register a trade name and that is when you use your full name as a business name if you use your full legal name as a trade name.
Also note that even using your first and last name may not help you avoid filing a DBA if the name has a suffix such as "& sons" etc.



If you do form an   llc or incorporate (about $49 plus state fees for most states) your Massage Therapy business instead of just filing a fictitious business name (dba), that insurs that you don't have personal liability for debts and civile liabililty arising from your business dealings and you will not have to record the Austin business name. Instead of just registering your Hays County assumed business name (our fee includes assumed business name registration and legal newspaper publication) you can choose to setup a corporation in Texas or form an TX LLC (starts @ $49 plus state fee for most states & includes bylaws for the corporation and Limited Liability operating agreement for the LLC that is required to open a business bank account). .

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Massage Therapy

Daily Spa/Massage Therapy License. One partner has an S Corp and the other has a massage therapy license.💆A massage therapist's hands are like a GPS for tension - they always know exactly where the knots are hiding! Speaking of knots, let's untangle the business requirements for your massage therapy venture.

✅ Required Licenses and Registrations

  • ✅ Massage Therapy License - Professional credential demonstrating competency in therapeutic techniques
  • ✅ Business License - General authorization to operate commercially in your jurisdiction
  • ✅ Health Department Permit - Ensures compliance with sanitation and health standards
  • ✅ Zoning Permit - Confirms your location is approved for massage therapy services
  • ✅ Fire Department Clearance - Safety compliance for commercial operations
  • ✅ Building Permits - Required if renovating or modifying your space
  • ✅ Professional Liability Insurance - Protection against malpractice claims
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    1. Hi, I am Amelia. This is for a massage business sole proprietorship, but we want to be an LLC. I am selling lotions, creams and other items.

    2. We will be performing relaxing massages for head/neck areas, a spa relaxing and washing the body and massage such as simple socking body both water with some aromatherapy oil essentials and washing with a nice salt scrub.

    3. We won't get in trouble with no massage license for our hobby, minuscule massage business?



    ANSWER: Hi Amelia, 1. A massage therapist will manipulate muscles and other soft tissues to improve circulation, relieve pain, and heal injuries and induce relaxation. Because of that, you will need a state massage professional license.

    As a massage therapist, you can be an LLC by just ordering the LLC service from us and your partner can state an S corporation. If you want it that way, you will need to form a partnership for both of these corporate entities by, yet, forming another LLC and treat it as a partnership for S Corp and your therapist LLC. Our LLC service includes all you need to run your LLC -- namely, the LLC certificate and the LLC operating agreement.

    Note that most states charge sales tax for massage because it is a personal service and thus is subject to sales tax. So you need the seller's permit whether you sell items or not.

    That said, for anything considered "massage therapy," yes, you need a permit specific to massage in MI, for massage therapy but not for foot massage because before you can start working as a massage therapist, you'll need to get licensed by completing a Michigan Board approved supervised curriculum of Massage Therapy.

    So, a Massage license, for which such a permit is required, in most states and for example, in NV, under NRS 640C.580  License to practice massage therapy: The massage board before issuance, will consider qualifications; requirements; application; fees; fingerprints; examination; and investigation.

    1.  The Board may issue a license to practice massage therapy.
    2.  An applicant for a license must: (a) be at least 18 years of age. That said, you don't need a massage therapy license and the term massage therapy includes the external application of water, heat, cold, lubricants or other topical preparations, lymphatic techniques, myofascial release techniques and the use of electromechanical devices which mimic or enhance the action of the massage techniques. ; Massage therapy; license required; ACT 118.

    Also, being a minuscule business does not exempt you from licensing because the IRS has determined that you have to pay taxes because income from WHATEVER SOURCE is derived is taxable, and therefore you need to be set up as a business, so you will be taxed accordingly.

    This is because LLCs are taxed differently from their sole proprietor, for example. Likewise, such income is subject to sales tax in most states, but not yet in PA because Massage Therapy is not subject to sales tax in Pennsylvania. Massage therapy not subject to sales tax: PA list of taxable services. However, massage therapists do have to pay income taxes because as a massage therapist, you need to collect sales tax and remit it to the state when selling themes. Not only that, but as a business, you are subject to income tax (about 8%).

    If you are providing massage services, whether by foot or other message, it requires licensing because you are a retailer of these services, and you must collect and pay sales taxes.

    Whether this is a full-time business or a hobby. In order to collect sales tax, you will need to register for a seller's permit.

    And, yes, you need a business license and an EIN because all businesses need a BUSINESS license and an EIN can be used as the business identification number as well as an employer number.

    That being said, you still need to register your business name "The Beautiful Feet of Those That Serve The Lord," with a DBA, LLC or a corporation, get an EIN, a business license and if hiring a state EIN as well.

    That said, everything else is like any other business.

    For example, you need to select a legal structure such as LLC or partnership, and obtain a certificate for that structure.

    Related Links:

    American massage therapy Association

    Section 61(a) of the Internal Revenue Code defines gross income as income from whatever source derived, including (but not limited to) “compensation for services, including fees, commissions, fringe benefits, and similar items.”

    I.R.C. 26 US Code § 61 - Gross income defined

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    HOW TO GET YOUR MASSAGE BUSINESS ROLLING AND STAY OUT OF TROUBLE WITH THE TAX MAN

    Let me tell you something, folks. Starting a massage business ain't all soft towels and gentle kneading. You gotta get your licensing in order. But don't worry, I got your back, baby.
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    Industry Statistics and Financial Requirements

    Market Data:
  • ✅ Average massage therapy session: $60-$120
  • ✅ Industry growth rate: 32% (2019-2029)
  • ✅ Total licensed massage therapists in US: ~385,000
  • ✅ Average annual income: $47,180

  • First things first, if you already got a massage license in one state, you may be able to practice in another state with reciprocity. But if you want to avoid any sticky situations, it's best to just get a professional massage license where your business is located.

    Once you got that covered, you gotta get yourself a general Business License. And if you wanna get fancy with a trade name like "Super Soft Body Mass Age Massage Therapy", you gotta register that bad boy with a fictitious business name registration. You can even go all out and incorporate or form an LLC for your massage business. I'm talking legit, people.

    But here's the kicker. In many states, massage services are taxable. And you don't wanna mess with the tax man, trust me. So you need a seller's permit to collect the sales tax for the service.

    For example, in Iowa, you gotta pay up for Turkish baths, massage, reducing, and tanning salons. And in Hawaii and South Dakota, you're looking at a 4% sales tax. But don't forget, Hawaii charges that same tax on all services and business activities.

    And listen, in Minnesota, massages are exempt from sales tax, but you still gotta cough up a 2% gross receipt tax. And in New York, messages are subject to New York City local taxes. Ain't that a punch in the gut?

    But wait, there's more. In Washington state, massages are hit with a 1.5% sales tax on top of other taxes. And if you're in Delaware and making over $50,000 a month, you're gonna need to pay some sales tax. And if you're in Connecticut and you ain't a licensed therapist, you're looking at a sales tax of 6%.

    So there you have it, folks. Get your licensing, get your permits, and pay your taxes. And remember, always keep it professional, but don't forget to give those muscles a good rubdown.


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    Q: Would an LLC be better than filing a fictitious business name?

    A: If you desire more business prestige for market presence you may want to set up an LLC. E.g. the fictitious business name (DBA) is . deAlexandre Colettatch Carpe Diem Massage & Energy BalancingCo. this name as well as any other name is an assumed business name and it must be recorded as a DBA Doing Business As name which also requires a fee to be recorded.

    Just recording an assumed business name does nothing to keep the name exclusive nor does it avoid personal liability for the business owners. Only setting up a limited liability company (LLC) will protect the name at the state level and also protect the owners of personal liability. It is perhaps a better choice to just incorporate for the same or a little higher fee because you will also have corporate protection for the business name and personal vs business liabilities.

    E.g. if your business has debts the lender can sue you personally to obtain a judgment vs your personal assets as opposed in the case you were a corporation where the lender could only sue the corporation directly and if the limited liability company (LLC) had no assets the lender could get nothing.

    Note that once you incorporate no one can register the limited liability company (LLC) name at the state level.

    Q: Can I apply by phone and set up a limited liability company (LLC)?.
    A: You can apply by phone but the best way is to just fill out our online limited liability company (LLC) form.

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    A: Forming a new type of entity of a business constitutes change of status for that business and that requires you to get new licenses and tax IDs under your name.

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    A: Normally we will have to wait for a corporate certificate if you are a corporation othewise we normally obtain it on the same day you order it.

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