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Business Licenses & Other Applications

To comply with the ordinances of the City of Warsaw - Businesses, all corporations, companies, associations, joint stock companies, partnerships, and individuals engaged in any business activities or maintaining any institution, establishment, article, utility, or commodity must obtain and pay for a license from the city. The license fee will be in the amount specified in this subchapter unless otherwise provided in other ordinances. Business licenses are valid for twelve (12) months and start on July 1 of each year. Applicants must submit a copy of worker's compensation if applicable and a letter of no tax due from the Missouri Department of Revenue. 

All license renewals are due by July 1, and if unpaid, a notice of delinquency shall be sent to the merchant on July 15. Regardless of whether a letter is received, it is the merchant's responsibility to renew their business license annually. All licenses renewed after July 15 shall be subject to a late penalty. Such penalties shall be established from time to time by the Board of Aldermen and included in the city fee schedule.   

Business License Checklist:

*Missouri No Tax Due Letter

*Missouri Sales Tax License

*Certificate of liability insurance listing the City of Warsaw as the certificate holder

*Proof of payment of real estate tax

*Workman's Comp if more than 5 employees or Affidavit of Exemption for Workman's Comp pursuant to RSMo 287.061

If food is involved, a health permit must also be obtained through the Benton County Health Department

If you prefer, you may still submit your documents and payment through the mail or in person at the offices of the City of Warsaw. Please contact Jill Cobb at (660) 438-5522 or jillc@warsawmo.gov with any questions.