Blue Springs, Mo. – The City of Blue Springs would like to remind Blue Springs, Mo., business owners that the annual business license application, payment and accompanying documents are due by March 1, 2014.
Most businesses regardless of size, including home-based businesses, are required to have a Business License to operate in Blue Springs. Business Licenses are good for one year and expire on the last day of February of each year. New businesses, existing businesses or businesses changing their location, name or legal structure are required to submit a completed business license application form, payment and accompanying documents to the Revenue Collections Division located at 903 W. Main Street, Blue Springs, Mo. by March 1, 2014.
The City of Blue Springs regulates specific types of businesses to maintain the health, safety and general welfare of the community. The City’s application and renewals process ensures that specific businesses are in compliance with zoning and building codes, certifications, insurance, workers compensation compliance and to track and monitor compliance with sales tax and business personal property registration and collection.
Failure to file and make payment by March 1, 2014 will result in penalties and interest being assessed.
Business owners can find more information about the City’s licensing process by visiting www.bluespringsgov.com/businesslicense or by calling the Revenue Division at (816) 228-0131.
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