Missouri Business Licensing

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Important Points:

A retail sales license from the Missouri Department of Revenue is required for all businesses making retail sales.
A local Missouri business licenses may also be required.

How to Get a Business License in Missouri:

If you plan to hire at least one employee, contact Internal Revenue Service to get an Employer ID Number (EIN), and to request your w-4, SS-4, Circular E and Publication 334 forms.
Register your business entity with the Secretary of State
- LLCs and corporations need to file an article of incorporation or articles of organization form.
- Sole proprietorship and partnerships need to file a Registration of Fictitious Name form.
- S-corporations need to file an article of incorporation and a IRS Form 2553.
Contact your city or county government to obtain your local business licenses.

Missouri State Sales Tax:

Missouri state sales tax is 4.225%
- Additional local taxes may apply. See this list of city and county sales and use tax rates.

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