Missouri law, 150.010 RSMo states that every person, corporation, co-partnership or association of persons, except motor vehicle dealers, who shall deal in selling goods, wares and merchandise at any store, stand or place occupied for that purpose is a "merchant". The County Collector shall issue and inspect to be sure the merchants display the license. RSMo150.110.

If you answer yes to all the questions below you are required to have a Taney County Merchant's License

Do you own or operate a business?

Is the business located in Taney County either within or outside the city limits of any incorporated area?

Do you have a sales tax number issued to the business by the Missouri Department of Revenue?

Do you collect and remit sales tax to the Missouri Department of Revenue?

How do I obtain a Merchant's License?
Call the Taney County Collector's office at (417)546-2081. We will be happy to answer your questions and send you an application or, if you prefer, come by our office. The license is issued for the calendar year of January 1st to December 31st; the cost of the license is $25.00. A business with more than one permanent location is required to obtain a separate license for each place of business. A county issued Merchant's License is in addition to any city or other local business license you may have. Your sales tax number must be included on your merchant application. RSMO 144.083

The Collector's office is located on the lower floor of the Taney County Courthouse. The courthouse is located in Forsyth, Missouri at the caution light for 'Y' highway, 160 highway, and David Street (132 David Street).

Your sales tax number must be included on your merchant's license application. If you need more information regarding state sales taxes, please contact the Springfield, Missouri office at (417)895-6474 or the Missouri Department of Revenue in Jefferson City (573) 751-5860.

May 14, 2010 Merchant License to download the application form (PDF format)

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