Thank
you for choosing St. Peters as the proposed location of your business. We are here to serve you and make your
"opening experiences" with the City as easy as possible. This guide is not intended to be
comprehensive, but rather to direct inquiries on specific questions. For detailed information, inquire with the
Licensing Office at City Hall at 636.477.6600, ext. 1232 or 636.278.2244,
ext. 1232.
Before signing a lease or purchasing a building site, make certain your intended use is compatible with the City of St. Peters Zoning Ordinance.
You can review the Zoning Ordinance at City Hall or you can inquire with the City at 636.477.6600, ext. 1670. A copy of the Zoning Ordinance is also available for review at the St. Charles County Library on Spencer Road, 636.447.2320.
All new businesses as well as businesses with a change in use, tenancy or ownership must obtain an Occupancy Permit. An Occupancy Permit is issued after inspection approval by the City Building Department and the Fire Protection District.
For inspections call: Building Inspections at 636.477.6600, ext. 1670, or 636.278.2244, ext. 1670.
Fire District Inspections: Central County Fire & Rescue (636) 970-9700 Cottleville Fire Protection District (636) 447-6655
To ensure compliance with the City and Fire District codes, every new business and every change of use, tenancy or ownership must have inspection approval of the premises by the City Building Department and the appropriate Fire Protection District prior to opening.
Any new construction or alterations to the structural, plumbing, or electrical systems require the appropriate City Permits. Contact the Building Commissioner’s Office (ext. 1670) for more information.
Food service establishments must have an inspection approval from the City Health Department through a St. Peters Health Official. These inspections may be scheduled by calling the Health Department at 636.278.2244 (CenturyTel customers), ext. 1409, or 636.477.6600 (AT&T customers), ext. 1409.
All businesses are required to have a business license. Apply at the Licensing Office located at City Hall. Fees vary depending upon the type of license (General Business, Food Service Establishment, Hotel, Amusement/Arcade, Peddler, Itinerant Vendor, Tow Truck, Massage Establishment, etc.) Special Licensing may require a background check with a separate $50.00 fee.
The business license will not be issued until you have your occupancy permit and state sales tax number (if applicable). Contact the Missouri Department of Revenue at 1-314-877-0177, to apply for a state sales tax number.
Most companies doing business in Missouri must register with the State. Unincorporated businesses must also file if they do business under any title other than the actual name of the owner. For specific information on incorporation, registration procedures, fictitious name, etc., contact:
Corporations Division Office of the Secretary of State P.O. Box 778 Jefferson City, Missouri 65102
573.751.4153 or 314.340.7490
For information on State-assisted Job Training Programs, Missouri State tax credit and other related areas, contact the St. Peters Economic Development Office, ext. 1204 at 636.278.2244 (CenturyTel customers) or 636.477.6600 (AT&T customers).
Business licenses expire on December 31 of each year. City licenses are not automatically renewed. Renewal applications will be mailed to all licensees in November. The completed application and fee must be returned for processing by December 31. When the application renewal is approved, a new license will be issued effective January 1. Penalty fees are applied for issuance of renewal licenses after January 1.
All businesses are to be current in the payment of all taxes to the Director of Revenue before renewing their business license. All delinquent taxpayers will be required to present a Statement of No Tax Due.
Learn more about utility billling. If you have more questions, call the Utility Billing Department at 636.477.6600 (AT&T) customers), ext. 1217, or 636.278.2244 (CenturyTel customers), ext. 1217. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., except on holidays.
If you need water or sewer connection to the premises, contact the Engineering Department, 636.278.2244, ext. 1670, or 636.477.6600, ext. 1670. An inspection and connection fee will be required.
On Sales Tax Returns to the State, be sure to use St. Peters’ City Tax Code #65126. This will ensure your business is credited with collecting the proper amount of tax.
There is a Cigarette Tax in the City of St. Peters (5 cents/pack). You may wish to notify your local distributor of this tax; to file reports with the State call (573) 751-7163.
Check out the state's Missouri Business Portal website to find out all you need to know about how to start and maintain a business in the state of Missouri. For business-related questions, call the state of Missouri at 1-866-870-6500.
Contact the Citizen Action Center, 636.278.2244 (CenturyLink customers), ext. 1225, or 636.477.6600 (AT&T customers), ext. 1225, for general information about the City of St. Peters.
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