Missouri Sales Tax License Registration

Feb 17, 2026

If your business is operating in Missouri, you may need to register for sales tax with the state. Sales tax registration is required for businesses that sell tangible personal property or taxable services in Missouri.

How to get a Missouri Sales Tax License

There is one sales tax setup task you may need to complete in Missouri to get your sales tax licence. You can follow the guide below to help you get registered directly with the Missouri agencies or use Mosey to do it.

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Missouri Sales Tax Filing Requirements & Deadlines

There is one sales tax filing requirement & deadline you may need to complete in Missouri. You can follow the guide below or use Mosey to do it.

Missouri Sales Tax Exemption Setup for Corporation

501(c)(3) and other various tax-exempt organizations may qualify for exemption from Missouri Sales Taxes on specific sales and/or purchases. To apply you must file a Missouri Sales or Use Tax Exemption Application (Form 1746) with the Missouri Department of Revenue. Your application should include copies of the organization's: (1) IRS determination letter proving 501(c) status, (2) Certificate of Incorporation or Registration, (3) Bylaws, and (4) A complete financial history for the years in existence (up to three years), or if the organization is newly formed - an estimated budget for one year. If approved, you will receive exemption certifications from the Department of Revenue.

  1. Complete Exemption Application

    Complete the Missouri Sales or Use Tax Exemption Application (Form ST3).

  2. File Exemption Application

    Email the completed Sales or Use Tax Exemption Application and required supporting documents to the Missouri Department of Revenue, Taxation Division.

Missouri Sales Tax Setup for PLLC, Professional Corporation, LLP, LLC, Corporation

If you are selling tangible personal property or taxable services in Missouri, you are required to register with the Department of Revenue for a Sales Tax License. Remote sellers with no physical presence in Missouri but have more than $100,000 in Missouri sales for the previous 12-month period will be subject to sales tax.

  1. Register for a Sales Tax Account

    Visit the Department of Revenue's online portal to register for Sales Tax by adding the tax to your MyTax Missouri account or registering as a new business.

  2. Create a MyTax Missouri Account

    Create a MyTax Missouri account if you don't have an account. You will need to provide your tax account number and PIN.

Missouri Sales Tax Return for PLLC, Professional Corporation, LLP, LLC, Corporation

If you are registered to collect sales tax in Missouri, you must file and remit sales tax regularly, with your filing frequency determined by your monthly sales tax liability. If your liability is $500 or less per month, you may file quarterly. Businesses with a monthly liability between $500 and $15,000 are required to file monthly. If your liability is $15,000 or more, additional filing and payment requirements apply.

  1. File Sales Tax Return Online

    Log in to your MyTax Missouri account to file a sales tax return.

  2. Pay Sales Tax Online

    Choose "Make a one-time payment" on the Department of Revenue's online payment service to make a payment for Sales Tax.

Missouri's Sales Tax Registration & Reporting Agencies

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