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Business Licenses
The City of St. Louis License Collector issues business licenses. A City business license is generally required for most businesses to operate in the City, even if not physically located within the City limits. The License Collector issues business licenses for a variety of business types. The Business Assistance Center can help coordinate your business license and other required city licensing and permit applications. In order to get a City of St. Louis business license, first determine what category into which your business falls. A few professions, such as physicians and attorneys, are exempt. Most businesses need a Graduated Business License (GBL), which is based on the number of employees. The term of the annual license runs from June 1 through May 31. The Graduated Business License must be renewed each year and the license tax paid before June 1 to avoid any penalties provided by law. You must obtain a Graduated Business License before commencing business activity. To avoid penalties the Graduated Business License application and payment must be received by the License Collector’s Office before June 1 of the license year. Further, all city taxes must be paid in full before a new business license will be issued. Certain categories of businesses must pay specific license fees. For example: Entertainment / Exhibition (Amusement) Tax Parking Gross Receipts Tax Hotel / Motel Tax Liquor Tax Cigarette Tax Vending Decal Tax Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax Taxi Cab Licenses Peddler / Vendor License Check with the License Collector for more details if you intend on operating any of these types of businesses. Created 12-Jul-04 Updated 30-Aug-05 |
Contact: License Collector's Office City Hall Room 104 1200 Market St. St. Louis, MO 63103-2884 Phone: 314-622-4528 Fax: 314-622-3275 Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM M - F
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