Cable TV/Satellite Installation Business

Your business requires a Graduated Business License (GBL).

Regulation for this type of business are found on the St. Louis, Missouri - Code of Ordinances Title 11 - Health and Safety Chapter 11.80 - Satellite Dish Antennas, Satellite Antennas or Other Similar Devices. Link is available in the "Preparation" section below.

1. Before proceeding with licensing review the regulation for this type of businesses on the St. Louis, Missouri - Code of Ordinances Title 11 - Health and Safety Chapter 11.80 - Satellite Dish Antennas, Satellite Antennas or Other Similar Devices.
2. Know the regulations on structures, location, screening, required permits, and location restrictions.

If you still have questions about your business type, please contact our office at 314-622-4528 to find out the appropriate steps that you will need to follow to obtain a business license for the City of St. Louis.

Step 1: Obtain State Sales Tax Number

Step 2: Complete GBL form and visit our office

Visit the License Collector’s office in Room 104 of City Hall in person. For your convenience, you may download the Graduated Business License application and fill it out in advance.

Step 3: Obtain Statement of Clearance

In addition to visiting the License Collector’s office, you will also need to obtain a clearance from the Collector of Revenue’s office at the location below:

City Hall Room 410
1200 Market St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 622-3291

St. Louis City Ordinance 63454
St. Louis City Revised Code Chapter 8.02.010 - Statement of Clearance requirement

Step 4: Obtain Occupancy Permit

You must also obtain an Occupancy Permit from the Building Division at the location below:

Building Division
Department of Public Safety
City Hall Room 425
1200 Market St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 622-3313

Step 5: Show Proof of Workers' Compensation Coverage

Bring proof of Workers' Compensation coverage with you or you will be asked to sign a statement stating that you have Workers' Compensation coverage or that you are not required by law to have it. View a list of businesses that are exempt from workers' compensation coverage.

Affidavit of Exemption for Workers' Compensation Insurance

Step 6: Obtain Communications Permit

Upon receiving your business license, you must also obtain a communications permit. Communication permits can be acquired at:

Building Division
Department of Public Safety
City Hall Room 425
200 Market St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 622-3313

Once all clearances and payments are received, you will be able to obtain your license to do business in the City of St. Louis.

If you pay by check, the license application may be held for several working days until the check clears.

A separate Graduated Business License is required for each business location or trade name (St. Louis City Ordinance 52030).

Please visit our general information page to get more important information that you will need to know before obtaining your business license.

For more information about the License Collector's Office other resources and services, please visit our office home page. Once you are there, you will find a list of links to the various other resources and services provided by our office.