Business Planning Assistance & Government Agencies

City of Columbia
Business License

(Cost based on gross receipts)
City of Columbia Finance Dept.
Contact: Janice Finely, Business Services Administrator
P.O. Box 6015
Columbia, MO 65205
Phone: 573-874-7111
Fax: 573-449-1800

City of Columbia Planning and Development (Zoning)

(Check prior to signing a contract or lease)

Contact: Tim Teddy, Director
P.O. Box 6015
Columbia, MO 65205
Phone: 573-874-7318
Fax: 573-874-7546

Columbia Chamber of Commerce

Contact: Don Laird
300 S Providence
P.O. Box 118
Columbia, MO 65205
Phone: 573-874-1132
Fax: 573-443-3986

Boone County
Planning and Building

Contact: Stan Shawver
801 East Walnut, Room 210
Columbia, MO 65201
Planning: 573-886-4330
Building Inspection: 573-886-4339
Fax: 573-886-4340

Boone County
Merchant License

Boone County Collector's Office
Contact: Pat Lensmeyer, Collector
801 E Walnut, Room 118
Columbia, MO 65201
Phone: 573-886-4285
Fax: 573-886-4294

Federal Business Tax Kit

Identification Number Tax Forms: 800-829-3676
Toll-Free Tax Information:
800-829-1040