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Glasgow Term of License ordinance (§ 605.220)

Chapter 605: Business and Occupation Taxes · Article II. Businesses, Trades And Occupations

In short: Merchants, businesses, trades and vocations must pay a $35.00 annual license tax, due at initial application and before starting operations, then by July 1 each year. All licenses expire June 30, regardless of when issued.

Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.

The amount of the annual license tax shall be thirty-five dollars ($35.00) per year on all merchants, businesses, trades, and vocations. This amount represents the time and expense incurred by the City to issue or renew the license. All licenses shall be due and payable at the time of initial application for a license and prior to commencing operations or business activity within the City and thereafter on or before the first day of July of each year. All licenses, regardless of when issued, shall expire on the 30th day of June each year.

Official source: City of Glasgow official Code of Ordinances (online), § 605.220

Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.