Home Bakery Permit Requirements in Kansas City, MO

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC or corporation. Free from the IRS.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

1. Missouri Department of Revenue — Sales Tax License

   Required for all businesses selling taxable goods in Missouri. The state rate is 4.225%; local rates vary by city and county. Register online with the Missouri Department of Revenue.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

2. Missouri Department of Health — Food Safety Manager Certification

   While cottage food producers may be exempt from food manager certification, it is strongly recommended for food safety best practices.

   Official government source

   $80–$150·1–2 days

   $80–$150

   1–2 days

1. Missouri Cottage Food Law

   Missouri's cottage food law (RSMo 196.298) lets individuals sell non-potentially-hazardous home-produced foods (baked goods, jams/jellies, dried herbs) directly to consumers without a food establishment license. No annual sales cap applies under the current statute. Products must be labeled with the producer's name/address and a statement that the food is not inspected by the department or local health department; internet sales to out-of-state consumers are prohibited.

   Official government source

   $0 - no license or registration required·1–2 weeks (if registration required)

   $0 - no license or registration required

   1–2 weeks (if registration required)

2. Kansas City City Clerk / Revenue Division — Business License

   Kansas City, MO requires every business operating in the city to register for a city business license with the Finance Department's Revenue Division (Business License Office, Form RD-100 / Quick Tax online). Renewed annually; since Jan 1, 2026 renewals also require business personal-property tax documentation if the business owns/leases tangible assets.

   Official government source

   Fee is calculated from the business's gross receipts under KCMO Code Ch. 40 (varies by business category); no flat range - contact the Revenue Division (816-513-1120) or see the fee tables with Form RD-100.·1–3 weeks

   Fee is calculated from the business's gross receipts under KCMO Code Ch. 40 (varies by business category); no flat range - contact the Revenue Division (816-513-1120) or see the fee tables with Form RD-100.

   1–3 weeks

Official Sources

• Missouri Cottage Food Law
• Kansas City City Clerk / Revenue Division

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