FAQs • Cass County, MO • CivicEngage

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Merchant License

1. Who is a merchant?: Missouri Law, 150.010 RSMo, indicates that every person, corporation, co-partnership or association of persons, who deals in selling goods, wares and merchandise at any store, stand or place occupied for that purpose, is a "merchant".

Yes! If you answer yes to all the items in the list below:

You own or operate a business
The business is located in Cass County either within or outside the city limits of any incorporated area
There is a sales tax number issued to the business by the Missouri Department of Revenue
Product or merchandise is sold at retail
You collect and remit sales tax to the Missouri Department of Revenue

3. How do I obtain a Merchant's License?: Fill out the following form and return it to the Cass County Collector's office for processing.

Call the Cass County Collector's office at 816-380-8377. We'll be happy to answer your questions and send you an application. Or, if you prefer, come by our office. The Collector's Office is located at 2725 Cantrell Road.

After you complete the application, attach a business or personal check for $25.00 and return it to the Collector's Office.

Your state sales tax number must be included on the application. If you need more information regarding state sales tax, please contact the Missouri Department of Revenue at:
Truman Building
301 W. High St.
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Or by phone at 573-751-2836.

Your validated license will be mailed to you at the business location address included on the application. A Merchant's License is issued for the calendar year of January 1 through December 31. The annual license fee is $25. A business with more than one permanent location is required to obtain a separate license for each place of business. A county issued Merchant's License is in addition to any city or other local business license you may have.

4. I do not have a permanent site for my business but travel from place to place selling goods. Do I need a Merchant's License?: Yes! If you reside in Cass County but engage in or conduct a temporary or transient business of selling goods, you do need a Merchant's License so long as you meet the other requirements of the check list.