Description:
Understand the steps involved in registering your business in Missouri. This recorded class helps you identify the agencies, registrations, licenses, and permits that may apply to your business.
Explore common business structures and the roles of the Missouri Secretary of State, the IRS, and the Missouri Department of Revenue. Topics include obtaining an Employer Identification Number (EIN), identifying applicable state tax accounts, checking local requirements, and considering additional responsibilities when hiring employees.
Learn how requirements can vary by business activity and location, where to find official information, and how to track deadlines and renewals during your first year.
Presented by Chris Pennington, Business Consultant with the Missouri SBDC at Missouri Southern State University. Materials include a Missouri registration checklist, a guide to requirements for different types of businesses, and a first-year compliance calendar.
Cost:
No cost.
Contact Info:
Missouri SBDC at Missouri Southern State University
Email: sbdc@mssu.edu
Phone: 417-625-3128
Partners:
Hosted by the Missouri SBDC at Missouri Southern State University. Missouri SBDC is affiliated with University of Missouri Extension and receives partial funding through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Sessions (dates/times):
November 2026 — One recorded session, approximately 39 minutes. Available on demand, with no scheduled live meeting time. Participants watch at their convenience after registration and may pause or replay sections as needed.
Location and Public Access:
Online training video in English. Register through Missouri SBDC eCenter, then follow the provided link to access the video. Internet access is required. Driving directions are not applicable.
The Missouri SBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance to the SBDC hosting the event. The Missouri SBDC is a University of Missouri Extension partner.
