All businesses operating within the city limits of Kirksville are required to have a business license. This includes businesses that operate from the home. Owners of all home-based occupations should contact the codes department at 627-1272 concerning the regulations pertaining to home-based occupations.
Review copies of the City Code of Ordinances are available on the second floor of City Hall.
 | Obtain a Missouri Sales Tax Number (if a retail business). |
| Apply for a City and County Business License in the Finance Department of City Hall, or call 660-627-1251. In addition to the application, the applicant must also provide proof of: 1) general liability and workers compensation insurance; 2) property tax assessment by county; and 3) payment of all local property taxes |
| All business licenses expire March 1. Renewal notices are issued in January. A late fee will be applied if licenses are not renewed on time. |
| Most business licenses cost $10 per year, plus a one-time processing fee of $10. Retail businesses are also required to report and pay on quarterly gross sales. Forms are mailed quarterly to applicable businesses. |
| The business license fee for plumbers and building contractors is $25 plus the one-time $10 processing fee |
| The business license fee for those that are both building contractors and plumbers is $50 plus the one-time $10 processing fee. |
The City of Kirksville has established various zoning regulations which control the location and the operation of all commercial activities. A brief check with the Planning and Zoning Staff at City Hall prior to signing a lease agreement or purchasing commercial property may prove to be valuable. For more information, contact the Planning and Zoning Department at (660) 627-1272.
Missouri Dept of Revenue
Truman State Office Building
Jefferson City, MO 65100
(573) 751-7200
All retail businesses are required to obtain a sales tax
number before a city business license can be issued.
Kirksville City Hall
201 South Franklin Street
(660) 627-1251
For City and County License Information
Adair County Health Dept.
101 South Jamison Street
(660) 665-8491
For Serving Or Selling Food Items
A "Fictitious Name" form must be filed with the Missouri Secretary of
State’s Office,
if the name of the business does not include the full name of the owner.
That number is (573) 751-3317.
on line at http://www.ecodev.state.mo.us/mbac/
or by phone at 1-800-523-1434
If You Would Like Advice On:
| Starting a new business |
| Relocating a business in Missouri |
| Expanding a business in Missouri |
| Establishing a home-based business |
| Selling goods or services to the government |
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