Quick Steps to Starting a Business
Step 1
First, research your business. Consult with state and federal government resources and other professionals, such as an accountant, attorney, financial adviser, and other experts for advice regarding your business.
Step 2
Next, register your business with the State of Missouri.
- Create a business entity
- Obtain a Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
- Register for required state taxes, including unemployment tax, where applicable
- Register with other Missouri agencies if required in your industry
To ensure that you have the information needed to successfully complete your registration, please use our Business Registration Checklist 
.
Step 3
If necessary, register for a business license, permits, and other taxes with local city or county.
Looking for a Business or Exempt Organization Registered in Missouri?
To find a business registered with the Secretary of State’s office, go to the Business Entity Search.
To find out if a company has had its sales tax license revoked for failure to remit sales tax collected from its customers or for failure to remit income taxes withheld on behalf of its employees to the Department of Revenue, go to the Sales Tax License Revocations Search page.