Auto Repair Shop Permit Requirements in St. Louis, 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 for EIN (Employer Identification Number) (opens in a new tab)

   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 for Missouri Department of Revenue — Sales Tax License (opens in a new tab)

   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

2. Missouri Department of Natural Resources — Regulated Waste Requirements

   Auto repair shops in Missouri must comply with MoDNR regulated waste rules for used oil, antifreeze, and other hazardous materials. Shops generating more than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste must register.

   Official government source for Missouri Department of Natural Resources — Regulated Waste Requirements (opens in a new tab)

   Varies·2–4 weeks (registration)

   Varies

   2–4 weeks (registration)

1. City of St. Louis License Collector — Business License

   St. Louis City is an independent city (not part of St. Louis County) and requires a Graduated Business License (GBL) from the License Collector's Office before commencing business. The license must be renewed annually; renewal applications and payment are due before June 1 to avoid penalties.

   Official government source for City of St. Louis License Collector — Business License (opens in a new tab)

   $200 initial fee ($100 if starting between January 1 and May 31); annual renewal is graduated by number of St. Louis employees, from $200 (0-2 employees) up to $37,500·1–3 weeks

   $200 initial fee ($100 if starting between January 1 and May 31); annual renewal is graduated by number of St. Louis employees, from $200 (0-2 employees) up to $37,500

   1–3 weeks

2. St. Louis Zoning Approval and Commercial Occupancy Permit

   Auto repair shops must operate in properly zoned commercial or industrial areas. Before opening, obtain a Commercial Occupancy Permit from the City of St. Louis Building Division; the application includes a zoning review of the stated business use plus building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire marshal inspections.

   Official government source for St. Louis Zoning Approval and Commercial Occupancy Permit (opens in a new tab)

   $80 (units up to 3,500 sq ft) or $160 (larger)·2–6 weeks

   $80 (units up to 3,500 sq ft) or $160 (larger)

   2–6 weeks

Official Sources

• City of St. Louis License Collector
• Missouri Department of Natural Resources — Regulated Waste Requirements

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