How to start a salon business — what it costs, how many clients you need, and the permits

Salon plan

What it costs, how many clients you need — and when it pays back

The fields hold example prices — put in your own quotes. You get the start-up total, the break-even in clients a day and the payback month, with a business plan and the registration checklist.

Where Shop space (rent)At home Planned opening day Clients a day you expect Average ticket per client, ₱ Example — from your price list Supplies per client, ₱ Example — shampoo, color, polish… Working days a month Rent a month, ₱ Example — 0 at home Deposit and advance, months of rent Example — as in your lease Renovation and signage, ₱ Example — put in your own Chairs, sinks, dryers and tools, ₱ Example First stock of supplies, ₱ Example Registration and permits, ₱ Example — LGU fees differ, ask your BPLO Electricity, water, internet a month, ₱ Example Staff pay a month, ₱ Example — 0 if you work alone Other fixed costs a month, ₱ Example Cash reserve, months of fixed costs Months until you reach the full clients Clients grow step by step; 0 — from the first month

1. If the break-even is close to the clients you can really expect, lower the costs or start at home.
2. Fill in the business plan below with your numbers and sign it.
3. Register before you open: DTI name, barangay clearance and Mayor’s permit, sanitary permit and health certificates, then BIR.

All prices are examples, not averages — put in your own quotes. Arithmetic only, before tax: break-even = fixed costs ÷ ((ticket − supplies per client) × working days); clients grow to the full number by the month after «months until full». Registration: DTI business name (bnrs.dti.gov.ph); Mayor’s permit from your city or municipality; sanitary permit before operation and health certificates for staff (P.D. 856, Sec. 58; DOH rules for tonsorial and beauty establishments, 1997); BIR Form 1901 on or before the start of business (BIR RMC No. 91-2024).