A Quick Glance at Missouri

Missouri, whose nickname is The Show Me State, first obtained its statehood in 1821. With a population of 6,044,171 people, Missouri is the eighteenth most populated state in the United States.

If you are considering starting your new business in Missouri, you might want to look into one of Missouri's top three most populous cities - Kansas City, Saint Louis or Springfield and also in the state's capital of Jefferson City.

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Top Industry

The largest industry in the state of Missouri is hospitals and nursing and residential care facilities.

• The gross domestic product (GDP), of this industry, is roughly $10.7 billion and accounts for 3.7% of Missouri's GDP.
• Hospitals and nursing and residential care facilities also employs 6.4% of Missouri's private workforce.

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Small Businesses

In the United States, the more than 600,000 plus franchised small busineeses account for 40% of all retail sales and provide jobs for some 8 million people. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), their standard definition of what constitutes as a small business includes a maximum of 500 employees or operations with and/or up to $7 million in revenue, depending on the industry.

• There are 1.1 million small businesses, in the state, of Missouri.
• Small businesses in Missouri, make up 35.8% of the state's private workforce.

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State and Local Taxes

Listed below are the state and local taxes, for the state of Missouri, and how they rank against other states in the U.S.

California has the highest state tax rate in the United States at 7.25%, but Lousinana has the highest combined tax rate, overall, at 9.98%. Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon share the spot for lowest combined tax rates at 0%.

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Additional Information

If you need additional information about how to start a business in Missouri, their official state page might be a good place to start. If you are looking to own your own established franchise in Missouri, we have collected a comprehensive list of companies that are actively looking to expand in Missouri, for you to explore.