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Who needs a city occupation or business license in Kansas?

Issued by Your city clerk, at step 2 of 6 in the opening sequence: register for tax.

Every kind of business in Kansas

The Kansas table lists this for every kind of business.

Kansas has no statewide business license. The city is where the liquor occupation tax, the cereal malt beverage license and any pet, kennel or home occupation permit are filed, so ask the clerk before signing the lease.

Checked Oct 21, 2026 against the agency’s page.

Step 2 of 6: Register for tax

  1. Set up the business
  2. Register for tax
  3. Approve the space
  4. Get the permits for your kind of business
  5. Alcohol permits
  6. Before the first hire

Issued by Your city clerk.

Sources and dates

Kansas Business Center; city ordinances. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.

Questions about opening here.