Business Licensing
Everything you need to know about Nixa business licenses. Apply today online!
Thank you for choosing to do business inside Nixa city limits.
Below are step-by-step instructions to help expedite your application for a new business license or business license renewal.
Please use the tabs below to either apply for or renew your business license.
Note: Business licenses must be renewed annually. All business licenses expire on December 31st of the year in which they were issued.
Is my type of business required to have a business license?
Contractors:
If a builder has a contractor’s license, he or she does NOT need a business license. A builder needs a contractor’s license if building from the ground up.
To learn more about contractor’s licenses, scroll to the very bottom of this page and select the “Contractor’s License” button.
Retail Sales:
If retail sales are conducted, a business license is required. In order to complete your application for a Nixa business license, you will first need a Missouri Department of Retail Sales Tax License and No Tax Due Letter from the Missouri Department of Revenue. A Merchant’s License with Christian County Collector is also required by the county, but you will not need that document to complete a Nixa Business License application.
Exempt Professions:
By Missouri Law, some professions are exempted from being required to pay a fee for a business license. If this applies to your business, the City of Nixa still asks that you submit either an application for New Business License (if you did not have a City of Nixa Business License last year) or, if you do have a Nixa Business License, please submit a Renewal of Business License. Whether completing a new application or a renewal, exempt businesses should select the “Exempt” option at the top of the form so that you will not be charged the normal application fee.
Professions Exempt from a Business License fee (if they don’t conduct retail sales):
- Architect
- Auctioneer
- Broker
- Chiropractor
- CPA
- Dentist
- Insurance Agents
- Land Surveyor
- Lawyers
- Optometrist
- Physician
- Professional Engineer
- Real Estate Broker
- Surgeon
- Veterinarian
- Step-By-Step Instructions
- Business License Affidavit
- Apply for New Business License
- Renew Your Business License
- Apply for New Business License with Liquor Sales
- Renew Business License with Liquor Sales
Business License Application Process: Step-by-Step Instructions
Applications
Please complete the Business License Application for the business, corporation, partnership, Limited Liability Company, limited liability partnership, professional corporation, sole proprietorship, association of person, etc. The fee for a new business license is $50.00. The business license will be good through December 31st of the application year.
See Step 6 below for information on the business license renewal.
If your business conducts any kind of retail sales you are required to provide one of two documents along with your application (not both):
EITHER your Retail Sales License OR a No Tax Due Letter.
Both of these documents can be obtained through the Missouri Department of Revenue. We must have one of them for your application to be considered complete.
Missouri Department of Revenue
PO Box 840, Jefferson City, MO 65105-0840
For Retail Sales License call 573-751-9268
For Tax Due Letter call: 573-751-5860 #5 #1
Department of Compliance
The business license application includes information for the Department of Compliance. This will be reviewed by the Planning and Development Department Director to verify your business is in a properly zoned area.
911 Emergency Information
The business license application includes information for the Nixa Police Department to keep on file for emergency situations.
Business License Affidavit
Read, complete, and sign a Business License Affidavit, located in the Tab of the same name above, document stating you have read and understand the 2008 State Statute 285.530. You must attach a copy of this affidavit to your application in order for it to be considered complete. For our online application, complete the affidavit and upload a photo or scanned copy.
The Business License Affidavit can be found in the Tab above.
Review Process
Once your completed business license application is turned in, the review process is about 5-7 business days. Once the review process is completed and approved, you will be mailed your business license and your business information will be added to our online directory of licensed Nixa businesses.
Note: The review process may take longer than the normal 5-7 business days if you have applied for an infill permit with the Planning & Development Department as we cannot issue the business license until the occupancy permit has been issued by that department.
Renewals
All business licenses must be renewed each year by January 2nd. The renewal fee is $25.00. We will send out renewal information in early December. If not paid by March 31st, the license will be considered delinquent, and a $10.00 late fee will be assessed.
Commercial Location Permits
If the business will be operating inside a commercial location, you will also need to apply for an Infill Permit with the Nixa Planning & Development Department. Your business license will not be issued until you have your Certificate of Occupancy permit from their department. If you have further questions regarding the Infill Permit please call the Planning & Zoning Department at 417-725-5850.
Fees:
- New business license (basic) = $50.00
- Business license renewal (basic) = $25.00, after March 31st there is an additional $10.00 late fee.
- Infill Permit without changes = $60.00
- Infill Permit with changes = dependent upon the changes being made to the building.
If you have any further questions, please contact City Hall at 417-725-3785.
Read, complete, and sign a Business License Affidavit document stating you have read and understand the 2008 State Statute 285.530. You must attach a copy of this affidavit to your application in order for it to be considered complete. For our online application, complete the affidavit and upload a photo or scanned copy.
Renew Your Business License
Effective March 8th, Nixa City Council adopted a new ordinance regarding the issuance of liquor licenses.
Due to these changes in our available license types, application process and fees, we are temporarily not able to accept any new liquor licenses or renewal of liquor licenses through our website.
If your business needs to apply for any new liquor license or renewal, you will need to visit Nixa City Hall in person and speak with the City Clerk. We will be happy to assist you in navigating our updated process so you can begin/continue alcohol sales.
We are currently working to update this website with a revised online application process for all new liquor licenses and renewals.
Effective March 8th, Nixa City Council adopted a new ordinance regarding the issuance of liquor licenses.
Due to these changes in our available license types, application process and fees, we are temporarily not able to accept any new liquor licenses or renewal of liquor licenses through our website.
If your business needs to apply for any new liquor license or renewal, you will need to visit Nixa City Hall in person and speak with the City Clerk. We will be happy to assist you in navigating our updated process so you can begin/continue alcohol sales.
We are currently working to update this website with a revised online application process for all new liquor licenses and renewals.