Tutoring Business Permit Requirements in St. Louis, MO

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC or corporation. Free from the IRS.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

1. Missouri Department of Revenue — Sales Tax License

   Required for all businesses selling taxable goods in Missouri. The state rate is 4.225%; local rates vary by city and county. Register online with the Missouri Department of Revenue.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

1. City of St. Louis License Collector — Business License

   St. Louis City is an independent city (not part of St. Louis County) and requires a Graduated Business License (GBL) from the License Collector's Office before commencing business. The license must be renewed annually; renewal applications and payment are due before June 1 to avoid penalties.

   Official government source

   $200 initial fee ($100 if starting between January 1 and May 31); annual renewal is graduated by number of St. Louis employees, from $200 (0-2 employees) up to $37,500·1–3 weeks

   $200 initial fee ($100 if starting between January 1 and May 31); annual renewal is graduated by number of St. Louis employees, from $200 (0-2 employees) up to $37,500

   1–3 weeks

2. DBA (Fictitious Business Name) Registration

   If operating under a trade name, register a Fictitious Name (DBA) with the Missouri Secretary of State (online at bsd.sos.mo.gov) — Missouri DBAs are filed at the state level, not with the city. Registration is typically needed to open a business bank account and accept payments under a business name; it is valid for 5 years.

   Official government source

   $7·Same day online; a few days by mail

   $7

   Same day online; a few days by mail

Official Sources

• City of St. Louis License Collector
• Missouri Department of Revenue — Sales Tax License

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