Start a Business in Springfield

Permits, costs, timeline, and step-by-step requirements.

✔ 4 permits⏱ 2-6 weeks💰 Varies by business type

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Overview

Starting a business in Springfield requires a Business License through the Finance Department. Base fee: Varies by business type. No general state business license. KC spans MO/KS border.

Required Permits

✓Federal: EIN from IRS (free, instant online)

✓State: LLC/Corp filing + seller's permit/sales tax registration

✓County: health department permit + fire inspection

✓City: business licence/tax certificate

Step-by-Step Process

Federal: EIN from IRS (free, instant online)

State: LLC/Corp filing + seller's permit/sales tax registration

County: health department permit + fire inspection

City: business licence/tax certificate

Costs

Estimated total: Varies by business type depending on permits and inspections.

Contact

Finance Department

Phone: 417-864-1326

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Common Mistakes

⚠ Greene County for unincorporated areas

⚠ Bass Pro Shops headquarters — outdoor industry

⚠ Missouri State University area

⚠ No general state business license — city level only

⚠ Missouri has no general state business license — licensing is handled at the city level

Choose Your Business Type

Restaurant Food Truck Barber Shop Retail Store Coffee Shop Bar / Nightclub Gym / Fitness Studio Nail Salon Cannabis Dispensary Dog Grooming Bakery Cleaning Service Daycare Center Auto Repair Shop

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