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37 Home Businesses with No License in Mississippi

Skip the state boards and licensing fees. These 37 occupations can be started from home in Mississippi with only basic business registration.

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These occupations don't require a state-issued occupational license in Mississippi. You still need basic business registration (LLC or sole prop), but you can skip the licensing fees, training requirements, and exams.

37 license-free · 65 require a license · LLC cost: $50

No License

37

License Required

65

LLC Cost

$50

Sales Tax

7%

Construction and Home Services

Crane Operator
No license

Median

$30.05/hr

Annual

$62,510

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Median

$28.49/hr

Annual

$59,250

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Median

$23.54/hr

Annual

$48,970

Full guide →
Upholsterer
No license

Median

$22.55/hr

Annual

$46,900

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Locksmith
No license

Median

$21.64/hr

Annual

$45,000

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Median

$21.21/hr

Annual

$44,120

Full guide →

Median

$17.59/hr

Annual

$36,580

Full guide →

Animals, Agriculture, and Outdoors

Tree Trimmer
No license

Median

$22.42/hr

Annual

$46,630

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Log Scaler
No license

Median

$21.14/hr

Annual

$43,970

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Animal Trainer
No license

Median

$16.94/hr

Annual

$35,240

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Median

$16.58/hr

Annual

$34,480

Full guide →

Median

$16.58/hr

Annual

$34,480

Full guide →
Packer
No license

Median

$15.26/hr

Annual

$31,730

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Nursery Worker
No license

Median

$14.75/hr

Annual

$30,670

Full guide →
Florist
No license

Median

$13.54/hr

Annual

$28,170

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Other

Title Examiner
No license

Median

$19.68/hr

Annual

$40,940

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Median

$19.36/hr

Annual

$40,280

Full guide →

Median

$17.60/hr

Annual

$36,610

Full guide →

Median

$14.28/hr

Annual

$29,710

Full guide →

Health

Median

$17.85/hr

Annual

$37,130

Full guide →
Optician
No license

Median

$17.08/hr

Annual

$35,530

Full guide →

Median

$14.74/hr

Annual

$30,660

Full guide →

Median

$14.41/hr

Annual

$29,970

Full guide →

Median

$13.90/hr

Annual

$28,900

Full guide →

Median

$13.62/hr

Annual

$28,340

Full guide →

Transportation and Machinery

Median

$16.87/hr

Annual

$35,090

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Entertainment and Hospitality

Bartender
No license

Median

$11.88/hr

Annual

$24,700

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Cosmetology

Education

What You Still Need (Even Without a License)

Business Registration

Form an LLC ($50 in Mississippi) or register as a sole proprietor. An LLC protects your personal assets.

EIN (Tax ID)

Free from IRS.gov. Required for opening a business bank account and filing taxes. Takes 5 minutes online.

Home Occupation Permit

Most cities/counties require a permit to run a business from home. Usually $0-150. Check your local zoning office.

Business Insurance

General liability insurance runs $15-40/month for home businesses. Protects you from lawsuits and property damage claims.

Data: Institute for Justice License to Work 3. BLS OEWS May 2024 (wage data). "No license" means no state-issued occupational license — local permits and general business registration may still apply.