How to Get a Reseller License in Missouri

To sell tangible goods in Missouri, you must obtain a Missouri Retail Sales Tax License from the Missouri Department of Revenue. Registration is free through MyTax Missouri or by mailing Form 2643. Processing takes 2-4 weeks, with online applications often faster.

You will need:

• Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
• Business entity information
• SSN of owners/officers
• Estimated monthly taxable sales

A refundable bond/deposit equal to 3x your average monthly sales tax liability is required but is returned after two years of good payment history. To make tax-exempt purchases for resale, use Form 149 (Sales and Use Tax Exemption Certificate). Missouri's state rate is 4.225%, but combined rates with local taxes can reach up to 12.238%. Operating without a license incurs penalties of $500 for the first day and $100/day thereafter.