City of Independence, Missouri - Business Licenses & Permits

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Expand What is a Business License?

What is a Business License?

Expand How much does a business cost?

How much does a business cost?

Expand How long does it take to process a Business License?

How long does it take to process a Business License?

Expand Can I transfer my License to a new owner?

Can I transfer my License to a new owner?

Expand How do I change the address for my license?

How do I change the address for my license?

Expand Who is required to have a license?

Who is required to have a license?

Expand What if my business is transient or temporary?

What if my business is transient or temporary?

Expand What if I have more than one business?

What if I have more than one business?

Expand How long is this license good for?

How long is this license good for?

Expand What exactly is 'gross receipts'?

What exactly is 'gross receipts'?

Expand What if my business does not generate any gross receipts?

What if my business does not generate any gross receipts?

Expand Do I need a business license even if I conduct business on a part-time basis?

Do I need a business license even if I conduct business on a part-time basis?

Expand Must I apply in person or can I do it by mail or Internet?

Must I apply in person or can I do it by mail or Internet?

Expand Do I need a license if I work out of my home?

Do I need a license if I work out of my home?

Expand What if my business conducts business in another city or county?

What if my business conducts business in another city or county?

Expand Will the City notify me when to renew my license?

Will the City notify me when to renew my license?

Expand What businesses are exempt from having a business license?

What businesses are exempt from having a business license?