Landscaping Business 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 Pesticide Applicator License

   If you apply pesticides or herbicides as part of landscaping services in Missouri, you must hold a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License from the state department of agriculture.

   Official government source for Missouri Pesticide Applicator License (opens in a new tab)

   $65/year commercial applicator license + exam fees (Missouri Department of Agriculture schedule)·2–4 weeks

   $65/year commercial applicator license + exam fees (Missouri Department of Agriculture schedule)

   2–4 weeks

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 Construction-Contracting Business License

   Contractors and subcontractors performing work or services within the City of St. Louis, which can include landscaping construction and irrigation work, are required to obtain a Construction Industry Contractor Graduated Business License from the License Collector's Office (Ordinance 61094). The process requires a tax Statement of Clearance and proof of workers' compensation coverage. Confirm applicability of your specific landscaping services and current fees with the License Collector, (314) 622-4528.

   Official government source for St. Louis Construction-Contracting Business License (opens in a new tab)

   Follows the graduated business license schedule ($200/year minimum); confirm with the License Collector·1–3 weeks

   Follows the graduated business license schedule ($200/year minimum); confirm with the License Collector

   1–3 weeks

Official Sources

• City of St. Louis License Collector
• Missouri Department of Revenue — Sales Tax License

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