Massage room license

Opening a massage parlor is a responsible step that requires not only professional skills and a desire to help people, but also compliance with all necessary legal requirements. One of the key conditions for legal activity is a massage parlor license.

A license provides clients with confidence in the high quality of services and professionalism of specialists, and also guarantees that the establishment meets all sanitary and hygienic standards. If you want to obtain a massage license, contact the lawyers of the Prikhodko and Partners company, who have the necessary qualifications in the field of licensing of business activities.

When is a massage parlor license required?

Important! A massage license is only required if the massage is of a therapeutic nature. That is, the specialist must have the appropriate medical education.

Relaxing, hygienic or toning massages can be performed not only by doctors, but also by people without medical education who have successfully completed massage training. A license for medical practice is not required.

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How do you know if a massage parlor license is required?

• Massage performed by a qualified medical education specialist;
• Manual therapy is used in the provision of services;
• Massage services were prescribed and provided by the attending physician;
• The ultimate goal of massage is prevention/treatment/rehabilitation;
• If the result of the massage is the elimination of a painful condition.

The list of reasons is not limited to this list; massage can be classified as therapeutic based on other additional criteria.

How to get a massage license?

1. The first step to obtaining a license is to register your business. This requires special attention, as it is important to choose the appropriate tax system that best suits your business.
2. A mandatory condition is the availability of premises that meet all requirements and State Building Codes. This ensures that your office is safe and suitable for providing massage services.
3. Hiring qualified medical workers. As noted earlier, only medical specialists can perform therapeutic massage.
4. Preparation and submission of documents for obtaining a license to the Ministry of Health. The decision of the licensing authority to issue a license depends on the quality of the data filled in..

What is the penalty for providing massage services without a license?

Providing such services without a license is illegal and provides for a fine of up to thirty-four thousand hryvnia, and in extreme cases, criminal liability may occur under Article 138 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

Get legal advice on licensing

Our company provides turnkey licensing services, including:

• Conducting an analysis of all documents of your massage parlor to determine its compliance with legal regulations.
• Providing detailed advice on opening a massage parlor.
• Preparation of the required documentation for obtaining a license.
• Providing legal support to the massage parlor in the future when carrying out its activities.
• Legal assistance in case of possible complaints from clients, solving problematic issues.

If you are planning to provide therapeutic massage services or obtain a license for medical practice, contacting a lawyer at Prikhodko & Partners is the right step to avoid legal problems and ensure the stable operation of your business. For consultation, fill out the form below.