Business License Information

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Starting Monday, October 28, 2024, all business and liquor licenses will be submitted through the City of Belton's Community Development online portal eTRAKiT.

This new site will allow users to submit applications, pay fees, and track internal reviews through their online dashboard. This new system will help streamline the license process and offer an improved and expanded online payment system.

Current license holders with a license expiration date of June 30, 2024, will be notified in November 2024 about applying for a 2025 business license. Please apply for a current license by January 1, 2025.

The first step is creating an eTRAKiT account. These instructions will walk you through the process. (PDF, 262KB)

After creating an account, you will be able to apply for a license. These instructions will walk you through using eTRAKiT.(PDF, 977KB)

Not sure what TYPE or SUBTYPE of business you have? This chart will help you locate your old TYPE and tell you your new TYPE or SUBTYPE. (XLSX, 32KB)

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Additional Information about Licensing and eTRAKiT

  • Businesses exempt from municipal licensing by state statute are longer required to have a city license. This includes, but is not limited to - Church; Lawyer; CPA; Dentist; Doctor; Assisted Living Facility; Credit Union. Exempt businesses are still required to comply with all city and state regulations. If you questions about state statue exemptions, please email cityclerk@belton.org. (RSMo 71.620; 71.630; 198.006; 198.018; 148.620; 345.055; 324.1114)
  • If you need a business license and permit, you can apply for each through your Dashboard. If you are planning to pay by check, they will need to be paid by separate checks. 
  • License fees will be assessed after the submitted application is reviewed and all attachments and inspections (as required) are completed. Be sure to upload all required attachments. These might include Missouri SOS registration, Missouri DOR No Tax Due certificate, state licenses, and Certificate of Insurance. Fees will not be accepted for incomplete applications.

Additional Resources

Missouri Department of Revenue
Businesses with retail sales (food sales, department stores, mobile vendors, etc.) are required to submit annually with their Business License Application a statement from the Missouri Department of Revenue indicating the business has "no tax due." Use this link to log into your MoDOR account and download a No Tax Due statement.

Missouri Secretary of State
The Missouri Secretary of State Corporations Unit requires all domestic and out-of-state business entities doing business in Missouri to be registered with the MoSOS. This includes corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, close corporations, and others. Use this link to register your company or download your MoSOS registration. 

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