THIS IS considered a “BUSINESS License” that most Urban Areas
Require that makes them additional income (Privilege License, Etc)
You supply proper paper work and most importantly – PAY the City
NOT a “TRADE or OCCUPATIONAL” License or Certification
That usually requires Testing and Qualification Procedures For Licensed Professions/Trades/Career Jobs Etc –usually controlled by the Secretary of State or Local Entities/Associations/Unions ...
CITY OF ST LOUIS – MISSOURI REQUIREMENTS/PROCEDURES
Any person who engages in any business, occupation, pursuit, profession, calling, avocation or trade within the City limits of St. Louis is required to have a business license, unless specifically exempt by law. The requirements to obtain a license will change depending on the type of business. A separate license is also required for each trade name under which you operate. You may be required to obtain more than one business license.
In general when applying for a business license certain requirements must be fulfilled; such as an occupancy permit for any city location, a Missouri retail sales tax license, tax clearance from the City Collector of Revenue and a statement regarding Worker’s Compensation Insurance. Certain specific types of businesses may have additional requirements imposed by city ordinance.
Please note that these requirements are for a Business License in the City of St. Louis only.
EXAMPLE - Cable TV Installation Business
OR - COMMUNICATION CONTRACTOR or Whatever
Cable TV Installation businesses require a Graduated Business License.
Before visiting City Hall to acquire your Graduated Business License you must:
1. Register with the State of Missouri for a State Sales Tax Number, if selling a product.
2510 Brentwood - Suite 300
St. Louis, MO 63144
(314) 301-1660
2. Obtain a Communications Permit from:
Electrical Inspector's Office
Building Dept.
City Hall, Room 426
101 S. Tucker Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 622-3313
On the day you visit the License Collector's Office to complete your application for a Graduated Business License you will need to:
1. Obtain clearance from the Collector of Revenue
City Hall Room 410
101 S. Tucker St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 622-3291
St. Louis City Ordinance 63454
St. Louis City Revised Code Chapter 8.02.010 - Statement of Clearance - Required
2. Obtain an Occupancy Permit
Building Division
Department of Public Safety
City Hall Room 426
101 S. Tucker St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 622-3313
3. Bring proof of Workers' Compensation coverage with you or you will be asked to sign a statement stating that you have Workers' Compensation coverage or that you are not required by law to have it.
You may wish to review the Missouri Revised Statutes, 1994, Chapter 287, Workers' Compensation Law for additional information.
Additional Information:
A. If the applicant pays by check, the license application may be held for several working days until the check clears.
B. A separate Graduated Business License is required for each business location or trade name.
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