APPLYING FOR LICENSES AND PERMITS

The type of business taxes you will pay depends on the structure of your business. There are forms at both the state and federal level you may need to complete in order to stay current with business tax requirements. 

To get started with your Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR) business tax forms, register for an account profile and submit your business tax registration forms online using the KDOR Customer Service Center. More information and a list of forms and instructions can be found here. 

               Kansas Department of Revenue

                          www.ksrevenue.gov

                                785-368-8222

The Internal Revenue Service handles registration for your business taxes. 

• Forms for self-employed/sole proprietor owners 
• Forms for businesses with employees

                    Internal Revenue Service

                                www.irs.gov

As mentioned in the Planning phase, certain businesses require permits and licenses to operate in the state of Kansas. Examples of such businesses include restaurants, real estate companies, businesses serving liquor, health care providers, child care providers, and businesses offering cosmetic services - just to name a few. 

The Kansas Business One Stop website provides a list of business types and licensing organizations so you can submit your application(s). Kansas Business One Stop also features helpful “Business Starter Kit” guides to assist with the various aspects of obtaining specialty licenses and permits.   

In order to ensure public safety, a Certificate of Occupancy issued by the City of Liberal is required to use a building or structure for your business location (home occupied businesses are excluded from this requirement). The Building Department and Fire Department will inspect your location to determine whether there are any hazard mitigation requirements or other safety regulations that need to be addressed. You may schedule a building inspection by calling the Building Department at . Please provide at least a 4-hour lead time to schedule. There is no fee for this inspection or license. The Certificate of Occupancy must be issued prior to your city business license being issued. 

         City of Liberal Building Department

               Building Department Website

                               (620) 626-2261

                 City of Liberal Fire Marshall

                   Fire Department Website

                                620-626-0129

If you conduct business in Liberal, each business location inside city limits must carry a separate license. The business license application process allows the City of Liberal to learn more about your business and the services/products you offer.  

Registration forms for a business license may be obtained from the Administration department at City Hall, 324 N. Kansas Ave., or online. There are supporting documents which may be required, such as your State of Kansas licenses or permits. Your complete application and a $20.00 registration fee can be submitted at City Hall or mailed to the City of Liberal at P.O. Box 2199, Liberal, KS 67905-2199. The timeline for reviewing your application and issuing your business license may take up to 3 weeks. 

                                       City Clerk

                                   Alicia Hidalgo

                                  Administration

                                  620-626-2204

In addition to your business license, the City of Liberal also requires licenses and permits for specific business types. These businesses, and the information and applications to complete can be found in the linked list below.

• Adult Entertainment
• Amusement Device
• Beer and Alcohol
• Carnival or Circus
• Food Handler
• Home Occupation
• Pawn Brokers
• Solicitors
• Taxi Cab

Applications can be submitted at City Hall or mailed to the City of Liberal at P.O. Box 2199, Liberal, KS 67905-2199. To determine if you need a specialty license or permit, contact the Administration department at (620) 626-2201.