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Permits & LicensesThe following permits and licenses must be applied for, and in some cases received, prior to starting a business. The lead time may often be as long as several weeks for some types of permits and licenses. This following is not a comprehensive listing of all permits and licenses, but merely provides contact information for the local, state and federal agencies generally contacted during business start-up. For more information about industry regulations and specific licenses or to request application forms, contact the appropriate agency or First Stop Clearinghouse [(785) 296-5298] at the Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing, Business Development Division. First Stop Clearinghouse should be able to answer questions about permits, licenses or registrations as well as supply the necessary forms to make application for them. Permits and Licenses: Contact your local city or county office for information (click here for phone numbers). Local officials will be able to advise whether your business will require a city or county license and if the proposed location is properly zoned for the business operations. Federal Employers ID Number: This number is required if you have employees or if you are not a sole proprietor (as a sole proprietor without employees, you may elect to use your social security number as your ID number). Call the IRS [(800) 829-3676] to request "Form SS-4" or download it from their website at: The completed form can be mailed to the IRS address indicated on the form or the application process can be completed by phone using the number indicated on the back of the SS-4 form. Inquiries may also be directed to:
Kansas Withholding Tax: If federal income taxes are withheld from an employee’s wage, then Kansas income taxes must also be withheld. Application for a Kansas withholding certificate must be made using Form BT/rg-16. Appropriate withholding forms and information will be provided upon registering. To request the form or for additional information contact the First Stop Clearinghouse or The Kansas Department of Revenue, Business Registration at the above address. You may also register on-line at: Registering Your Business: If your business will be a regular (C) or a subchapter (S) corporation, a Limited Liability Company (LLC), a limited partnership, a franchise, a professional corporation, or a business trust, certain forms will need to be filed with the Kansas Secretary of State. Registering your business can be done on-line at: For additional information, contact the First Stop Clearinghouse or:
State Sales Tax Permit: Every business entity that is regularly engaged in the business of selling tangible property; furnishing electrical energy, gas or water; furnishing installation and repair services; and furnishing certain other enumerated services must apply for a Sales Tax Certificate of Registration. Sales Tax Report forms will be sent upon completion of the registration process. For more registration information contact the First Stop Clearinghouse or:
You may also register on-line at: State Tax Permits: Contact the First Stop Clearinghouse or the Kansas Department of Revenue, Business Registration, at (785) 368-8222 to apply for the following:
KDHE License: Some businesses need a Kansas Department of Health & Environment license to operate, while some businesses also must be inspected. These business include, but are not limited to, day care providers, food service providers, food manufacturing facilities, lodging, and sales of over-the-counter or prescription drugs. For more information, contact the appropriate KDHE division:
Other Agencies: Americans with Disabilities Act Equal Employment Commission (800) 669-4000 Internal Revenue Service Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing (785) 296-3481 Kansas Department of Human Resources (785) 296-3441 Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) (785) 296-4386 US Department of Commerce (KC MO) (816) 426-3141 US Customs Department (KCMO) (816) 374-6439
City and County Clerks’ Offices: Allen County (620) 365-1047
Anderson County (620) 448-6841
Bourbon County (620) 223-3800
Cherokee County (620) 429-2042
Crawford County (620) 724-6115
Labette County (620) 795-2138
Linn County (913) 795-2668
Montgomery County (620) 330-1200
Neosho County (620) 244-3811
Wilson County (620) 378-2186
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