All Restaurants pay a tax on their gross receipts from food, other sales and non-alcoholic beverages. Each restaurants must file a report based on their gross receipts quarterly. Currently this tax is set at 1.5%. Here are the steps necessary for ensuring proper licensing of your establishment.
** NOTE: Download a copy of the necessary Gross Receipts Tax Report for restaurants Here.
1. A state sales tax number is necessary for operating your establishment. Please obtain this number before visiting City Hall.
3256 Laclede Station Road
St. Louis, MO 63143
(314) 877-0177
Or apply online at: https://dors.mo.gov/tax/coreg/index.jsp
2. Visit the License Collector’s office in Room 104 of City Hall.
3.
In addition to visiting the License Collector’s office, you will also need to obtain a clearance from the Collector of Revenue’s office at the location below:
City Hall Room 410
1200 Market 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
4. You must also obtain an Occupancy Permit from the Building Division at the location below:
Building Division
Department of Public Safety
City Hall Room 426
1200 Market St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 622-3313
5. You must obtain a health permit from the Health Department. The Health Department requires a copy of your paid receipt for a Graduated Business License. Their location is listed below.
Health Department
City of St. Louis
1520 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 657-1539
6. After obtaining Health Permit you will need to register with the Comptroller’s office at the location below:
Central Business Index
City Hall, Room 311
1200 Market St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314)622-3373
Additional Information:
If you pay by check, the license application may be held for several working days until the check clears.
A separate Graduated Business License is required for each business location or trade name.
St. Louis City Ordinance 52030
St. Louis City Revised Code Chapter 8.02.040
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