Business/Merchants Licenses

Welcome to Webster Groves! We are pleased that you have chosen Webster Groves as your business location. To help you get started there are a few things to keep in mind:

A business license must be issued prior to opening a business, but there are a few things to consider before you choose a location. We have made an informational checklist (included in the application packet) that will give you a better understanding of all the steps and details that are involved in opening a business. 

  

Forms & Documents

  1. Business License Checklist
  2. Commercial Business License Packet
  3. Home Based Business License Packet
  4. Business Emergency Contacts
  5. Short Term Rentals License Application

Monthly Issued License Report

  1. Business License Report - August 2018

Applying


 

Submit your completed application packet to Customer Service with the license fee(s). To calculate your license fee use the declaration statement of gross receipts found in the application packet. Established businesses will want to use gross receipts from the previous year, and new businesses will want to use the estimated gross receipts expected for the year. Proof of income is not required when renewing, but it can be requested at any time throughout the year in a random audit of license fees.

At the time of application a $14.00 record check fee and copy of the current drivers license for each business owner is required. This is a one time fee that is not required each year with the renewal fees.

Ownership Changes

Changes in ownership to a business will require a new application. The new owners will follow the steps above under the section labeled Applying. Please contact Customer Service with any questions regarding this process.

Name or Address Change



It is very important to submit updated paperwork when your business changes its name or relocates from one Webster Groves address to another. Please contact Customer Service to get additional information on what is needed.

If you are moving to a location outside of Webster Groves please see the Closing Your Business section below.

Closing Your Business



If you are closing your business or are moving to another location outside of Webster Groves you will want to return the form below to Customer Service. This will allow us to correct our database and ensure no additional fees or citations are assessed.

       Closed Business Statement

Contact Customer Service



Phone: 314-963-5300  •   Email: citymail@webstergroves.org