Open A Business In RH
Thank you for choosing the City of Richmond Heights for your business! We are here to help you at any step along the way.
Are you looking for business property in the City of Richmond Heights, Missouri? Find Commercial Property.
Use the drop-down menu below to view the City's "Starting Your Business in Richmond Heights" checklist. If you have questions, please contact the Building Department by calling 314-646-7658 or the Assistant City Manager at 314-655-3501.
To view a flowchart of how to Open a Business in RH, click here.
Are you looking for business property in the City of Richmond Heights, Missouri? Find Commercial Property.
Use the drop-down menu below to view the City's "Starting Your Business in Richmond Heights" checklist. If you have questions, please contact the Building Department by calling 314-646-7658 or the Assistant City Manager at 314-655-3501.
To view a flowchart of how to Open a Business in RH, click here.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Incorporate your business.
- Corporate information must be filed with the Missouri Secretary of State, (573) 751-4153
- Missouri Secretary of State
- Starting a Business - Missouri
- Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN).
- Irs.gov
- All employers who have employees must be assigned an EIN from the United States Internal Revenue Service (Form SS-4).
- Obtain State of Missouri Sales Tax ID.
- Missouri Sales Tax Certificate and Letter of No Tax Due
- Missouri Department of Revenue
- Obtain a signed and approved copy of your lease.
- Confirm your business use is allowed in the property’s zoning district.
- Contact the Building Department, 314-646-7658
- If a Conditional Use Permit or Variance is required for zoning, you will need to go through the Planning & Zoning Commission and/or the Board of Adjustment.
- Establish contact with the Assistant City Manager for business, merchant, and liquor licensing
- 314-655-3501
- RH licensing forms (except NEW liquor licenses) can be completed online
- Licenses may be issued after an occupancy permit has been received
Any person who wishes to serve alcohol at a business or commercial establishment within the City of Richmond Heights is required to obtain a liquor license. These licenses are renewed each July and are presented to the City Council for approval.
Complete the City’s Merchant License Application online here
For questions, call the Assistant City Manager's Office, 314-655-3501 or email phylton@richmondheights.org
Contact St.Louis County Department of Health if your business will involve food prep and/or food service.
314-615-9700
St. Louis County Health Dept.
If your business will be selling packaged liquor or liquor by the drink, you must obtain the following three permits:
For questions, call Assistant City Manager, 314-655-3501 or email phylton@richmondheights.org
Complete the City’s Merchant License Application online here
For questions, call the Assistant City Manager's Office, 314-655-3501 or email phylton@richmondheights.org
Contact St.Louis County Department of Health if your business will involve food prep and/or food service.
314-615-9700
St. Louis County Health Dept.
If your business will be selling packaged liquor or liquor by the drink, you must obtain the following three permits:
- City of Richmond Heights Liquor License Applications
- St. Louis County Liquor License Information and Application
- State of Missouri Liquor License Applications
For questions, call Assistant City Manager, 314-655-3501 or email phylton@richmondheights.org
Building Department / Planning & Zoning
314-646-7658
Assistant City Manager - Business, Merchant, and Liquor Licensing
314-655-3501
St. Louis County Department of Health
314-615-9700
Missouri Secretary of State
(573) 751-4153
314-646-7658
Assistant City Manager - Business, Merchant, and Liquor Licensing
314-655-3501
St. Louis County Department of Health
314-615-9700
Missouri Secretary of State
(573) 751-4153