Temporary Business License - City of Independence, Missouri

Temporary Business License Application

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A zoning verification form is now required to complete a business license application for all in-town businesses. Please download the appropriate form and return to planning staff at City Hall (111 E. Maple Ave.) or cdplanning@indepmo.org to confirm your business is allowed at the proposed location. After downloading the appropriate form you may continue with your online business license application. Planning staff will return the verification form to you and regulated industries staff after review.

Zoning Verification Form Zoning Verification Form for Home Businesses

Business Information

Business Name:

Phone Number:

Attention:

Fax Number:

Independence Business Address for which you hold the lease:

City:

State:

ZIP Code:

Email:

Ownership Type:

Business Ownership

The Business Ownership describes the ownership structure under which your business is owned and operated.

An Individual (Sole Proprietorship) is one individual in business alone. Sole proprietorships are the most common of business structure.This type of business is simple to form and operate, and may enjoy greater flexibility of management and fewer legal controls. However, the business owner is personally liable for all debts incurred by the business.

A Partnership is composed of two or more persons who agree to contribute money, labor, and / or skill to a business.Each partner shares the profits, losses, and management of the business, and each partner is personally and equally liable for debts of the partnership.Formal terms of the partnership are usually contained in a written partnership agreement.

A Corporation is a more complex.business structure.As a chartered legal entity, a corporation has certain rights, privileges, and liabilities beyond those of an individual.Doing business as a corporation may yield tax or financial benefits, but these can be offset by other considerations, such as increased licensing fees or decreased personal control.Corporations may be formed for profit or nonprofit purposes.

A Limited Liability Partnership is similar to a Partnership except that normally a partner does not have personal liability for the negligence of another partner.

A Limited Liability Corporation is formed by one or more individuals or entities through a special written agreement.The agreement details the organization of the LLC including: provisions for management, assignability of interests, and distribution of profits or losses."

License Fee Selection:

Federal ID# or SSN:

Note: please only enter numbers

Business Start Date:

Does your business plan to serve food?

Yes

Description of Business Activity:

My business is operating at Santa Cali Gon Days

My business is a charitable or non-profit organization

501C Employer Identification Number:

Name of Registered Organization:

MO Retail Sales Tax Number:

If your business activity requires a Missouri Retail Sales Tax Number, you may obtain an application from Missouri Department of Revenue at the Missouri State Office by calling (573) 751-3505 or (573) 751-9268 or visit their website at http://www.dor.mo.gov. Once that sales tax number has been issued to your business, you may then apply for your City of Independence Business License.

Please do not proceed with the application process without the Sales Tax Number if one is required.

If you are required to have a Missouri Retail Sales Tax License, your account must be current with the Missouri Department of Revenue. You must complete the following certification: I hereby state that, as an applicant to renew the Business License to conduct business in the City of Independence, Missouri, I hold a current Missouri Retail Sales Tax License and am in possession of a letter from the Missouri Department of Revenue stating there is no retail sales tax due for said business. I further state that said letter was issued to the business no more than ninety (90) days prior to this application.

I certify that I am in compliance with the statement of no tax due to the address listed above. I certify that I am not required to have a Missouri Retail Sales Tax Number.

NOTE: If your business participates in retail sales you must have a MO Retail Sales Tax Number to complete this application.

You may obtain one by calling: (573) 751-3505 or (573) 751-9268
or visit their website at http://www.dor.mo.gov

Applicant Information

First Name:

Middle Name:

Last Name:

Maiden Name:

SSN:

Date of Birth:

Place of Birth:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code:

Phone Number:

E-mail:

Height:

Hair Color:

Eye Color:

Weight:

Race:

Gender:

Date Employed:

Driver's License #/State ID:

State:

Have you ever been arrested or convicted of any Municipal, state, or Federal law (excluding traffic)?

Yes

If yes, give details.

Owner / Manager Information

Owner/Manager Name:

Address:

City:

State:

ZIP Code:

Phone Number:

Fax Number:

Email:

Answers and information given on this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that furnishing false or incomplete information will be grounds for denial of this license. I also understand that there is no refund of the fee that accompanies this application if, for any reason, it is denied.

I agree with this statement, and further certify that the information I have provided above is correct, complete and true.