Licenses & Permits to Open a Salon in Manchester, New Hampshire

Opening a salon in Manchester, NH requires several state and local licenses (fees approximate, subject to change):

Required Licenses/Permits

• Business License: City Clerk's Office – $50 new / $25 renewal.
• Sales Tax Permit: NH Dept. of Revenue Administration – $10.
• Cosmetology License: NH Board of Barbering & Cosmetology – $150 new / $75 renewal (for each practitioner).
• Salon Owner's License: Same Board – $500 new / $300 renewal.
• Salon Inspection Permit: Manchester Fire Dept. – $50.

Facility Requirements

• Commercially zoned location.
• Minimum 2,000 sq ft.
• At least two restrooms.
• Adequate ventilation & lighting.
• At least one sink, one work table, one chair per employee.

Verify current fees and codes with the Manchester City Clerk and NH Board of Barbering & Cosmetology before applying.