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Licensing MO

MO Business Registration

Source: MO Secretary of State Verified: March 1, 2026

Missouri businesses must register with the Secretary of State before conducting business. Sole proprietors using a trade name must file a fictitious name registration with the Secretary of State. Businesses with employees or taxable sales must register with the Department of Revenue for withholding and sales tax.

Official Source:
MO Secretary of State
Always verify current information directly with this agency.

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