Retail Sales Tax License — Missouri (Department of Revenue)
Missouri restaurants must obtain a retail sales tax license from the Department of Revenue before making sales; a bond is typically required.
What it is. The Missouri Retail Sales License authorizing a business to collect and remit sales tax on taxable sales, including prepared food and beverages. It is required before making sales — operating without one carries a $500 penalty the first day and $100/day thereafter (up to $10,000).
Who issues it. Missouri Department of Revenue (State layer).
When you need it. Before making retail sales.
How to apply. Register online (Online Business Registration) or by paper Form 2643. Missouri generally requires a bond for a new sales tax account (based on estimated tax liability) — confirm the amount (⟢ VERIFY).
Fees. No fee to register (a tax bond is typically required).
What SpoonSeal tracks. The document(s) you upload for this requirement, with automatic renewal/expiration tracking (Current, Due Soon, Expired). Where the city publishes health-inspection results (e.g., NYC and Chicago), SpoonSeal syncs them automatically; elsewhere they can be added manually.
References
- Missouri Department of Revenue — Business Tax Registration Requirements — https://dor.mo.gov/taxation/business/registration/requirements.html — Official source last checked: 2026-07-02
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Get started free →This guide is informational and not legal advice. Always confirm current requirements with the official agency linked above.