Business Licenses

City of Washington Business license renewal begins in April.  Should you have any questions, please contact Heather Parker at (636) 390-1047 or at Email Heather Parker

  1. Must have all City of Washington bills (utilities, miscellaneous invoices) paid
    2.  If brand new business: An approved Commercial Certificate of Occupancy (If occupying a location within the City Limits) Short term rentals need a yearly occupancy.
    3.  Paid copy of personal property and real estate tax receipts for the business from the previous year from Franklin County, MO
    4.  Proof of NO-TAX-DUE statement for any business with a sales tax number and where goods are sold at retail
    5.  Proof of worker’s comp insurance for contractors with employees (RSMo 287.061) or notarized Affidavit of Exemption

Note:  Effective January 01, 2009, in accordance with State Senate Bill No. 30, section 144.083:
A statement of “NO TAX DUE” issued from the Missouri Department of Revenue, shall be required before the issuance or renewal of any city, county or state occupation license required for conducting any business where goods are sold at retail.  The statement of no tax due shall be dated no longer than ninety (90) days before the date of submission for application or renewal of the license.  This form can be printed, then mailed or brought into City Hall with payment. 
Missouri Department of Revenue.

FEES

TYPE

YEARLY FEE

Business/Contractor

$60.00 + $2.00 per employee working in city limits

Manufacturer Fees 75 employees or less

$75.00

Over 75 employees

$1.00 per employee

Massage Therapist

$30.00

Pawnbroker

$500.00

Cigarette License

$5.00