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How do I apply for a business license?
Business License Applications are available from the Finance Department located on the First Floor at City Hall or call 314-290-8442 to have one mailed or e-mailed to you. There are multiple types of business licenses: Restaurant, Merchant, Business and Occupation, Business and Occupation – Gross Receipts, and Vending Machine. The license year is July 1 through June 30 annually. Renewing applicants will receive an annual renewal packet in May.
Restaurant / Merchant / and Business and Occupation – Gross Receipts license fees are computed based on the applicant’s gross receipts - at the rate of $1.25 per $1,000.00 gross receipts with a minimum fee of $50.00. For renewing licensees, fees are based on the previous calendar year’s gross receipts. Businesses generating retail sales must present a No Tax Due letter issued by the Missouri Department of Revenue – Sales Tax Division. You may print your No Tax Due letter by logging onto the Department of Revenue website at www.dor.mo.gov/.
Business and Occupation (not gross-receipt based) license fees are the greater of a set fee schedule or $8.00 per employee. The set fee schedule may be found under the City’s Code of Ordinances Chapter 605 section 605.100.
Vending Machine licenses are charged a set fee per machine. A list of vending machine license fees may be found in section 605.100 of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Clayton.
When are business license applications due?
New businesses must apply for and secure a license prior to the opening of their business. Renewal business license applications are due each year by June 30 and become delinquent on August 1, at which time penalties are incurred.
How do I apply for a liquor license?
Liquor License applications are available at the City Hall Customer Service Counter located in the first floor lobby or may be e-mailed to you by contacting (314) 290-8442. The authority to regulate the trading in and dispensing of alcoholic beverages is granted by State statutes. The manner in which Clayton regulates this trade is established by City ordinance. Upon receipt of your completed application, an investigation will be made of your background, the background of your firm and other pertinent items. A report summarizing these findings will be submitted to the City Manager, who will recommend to the Board of Aldermen to approve or deny the license. The Board will by resolution at their next regularly scheduled public meeting approve or deny the license. You or a representative of your company must be present at the meeting. Once approved, you will be notified when the license certificate and letter to the State are available for pick-up. Fees are due at this time. Liquor Licenses are renewed annually and the license year runs from August 1st to July 31st.
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