How to Get a Business License in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, Missouri, is located in eastern Missouri on the Mississippi River and according to city-data.com, the city has a population of over 350,000 people. According to the city of St. Louis website, all businesses are required to have a license to operate in the city unless the business has been specifically exempted. Obtaining a business license in St. Louis takes a few simple steps.
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Obtain a Missouri Retail Sales Tax License if you are required to have one. All businesses that involve any type of sales must have a sales tax license. According to the St. Louis city website, your Missouri Sales Tax account must be current and the Missouri Department of Revenue must grant tax clearance before you can receive your business license. This number and license can be obtained online at dor.mo.gov, in person at the St. Louis branch of the Department of Revenue or over the phone.
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Download, fill out and submit the City of St. Louis Graduated Business License Application from the city of St. Louis website. The license is valid from June 1 to May 31 and must be renewed annually. You should submit the license to the Office of the License Collector in person or via mail. The city website notes that all past taxes and penalties must be paid before the license will be granted.
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Calculate the amount due and pay the license fee. The fee is based on the number of full-time employees that a business has including owners, partners and business officers. It is important to note that the city website says new businesses are simply required to pay the minimum license fee in the first year. As of 2010, the minimum fee is $200 per year. Businesses that fail to pay the proper fees are subject to penalties, interest and even having their business closed if they do not make proper payments.
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