Missouri Set to Become Last State to Require Remote/Online Sellers to Collect and Remit Sales Tax - Wolters Kluwer
Missouri becomes the last state to require remote/online sellers to collect and remit sales tax, effective January 1, 2023. This closes a loophole for out-of-state sellers, including small cross-border importers selling directly to Missouri consumers.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Small Cross-Border Importers space on July 19, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Small cross-border importers selling to Missouri consumers, especially China-sourced sellers, apparel importers, electronics importers, and dropship-to-DTC businesses. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Registration and compliance required by January 1, 2023. Immediate action needed for sellers already exceeding thresholds.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Small Cross-Border Importers continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Missouri now requires remote sellers with over $100,000 in annual sales or 200 transactions in the state to collect and remit Missouri sales tax.
Who it affects
Small cross-border importers selling to Missouri consumers, especially China-sourced sellers, apparel importers, electronics importers, and dropship-to-DTC businesses.
What you must do
Register with the Missouri Department of Revenue, collect sales tax on taxable sales to Missouri customers, and file returns.
Deadline
Registration and compliance required by January 1, 2023. Immediate action needed for sellers already exceeding thresholds.
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