Best Invoice App for General Contractors in Missouri (MO)
Glo Invoice is the invoicing app general contracting pros across Missouri use to quote jobs, get signed approvals, send invoices by text, and accept card payments on the spot — with MO sales tax handled at the line-item level.
4.225% + local
0%–4.8%
$50
Estimated general contracting ranges in Missouri
Modeled estimate, not a survey of local prices: a national starting range scaled by Missouri's approximate statewide cost-of-living index (~89%). Set your own prices based on your costs and market.
| Service | MO range |
|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $13,300–$53,250 |
| Bathroom remodel | $7,100–$26,650 |
| Room addition (per sq ft) | $180–$445 |
What a Missouri general contractor invoice looks like
A worked example on a typical kitchen remodel job at the MO midpoint ($33,275), split 40% parts / 60% labor.
| Parts / materials | $13,310 |
| Labor | $19,965 |
| Subtotal | $33,275 |
| Missouri state sales tax on parts (4.225%)Local rates apply on top (4.225% + local). | $562 |
| Card processing if paid by card (2.9% + 30¢) | $982 |
| Invoice total | $33,837 |
Glo Invoice runs this math per line item, so taxable parts and non-taxable labor never get mixed up. Verify your combined rate with the sales tax calculator or the Missouri Department of Revenue.
What every Missouri general contractor invoice needs
Progress-payment schedule (draw schedule)
Change-order log
Subcontractor breakdown
Permits and inspection fees
Lien-waiver notes
Missouri licensing basics for general contracting pros
Sales tax license
Professional license
City/county business license
Check the MO Secretary of State for trade-specific licensing requirements and renewal deadlines.
Why general contracting businesses in Missouri pick Glo Invoice
Made for the trades
Per-line tax for MO sales tax rules, parts vs labor splits, photo attachments, and signed estimates.
Text-first delivery
Missouri customers open texts. Glo Invoice sends invoices over SMS — with a one-tap pay link built in.
Get paid same day
Built-in card payments through your connected Stripe or Square account, and Tap to Pay lets you charge on the spot.
Works on bad signal
Built for job sites, garages, and basements — drafts save locally and sync when you're back online.
General Contractors by city in Missouri
General Contractors in Missouri: common questions
What's the best invoice app for general contracting businesses in Missouri?
Glo Invoice is purpose-built for general contracting pros in Missouri. It handles progress-payment schedule (draw schedule), change-order log, subcontractor breakdown, applies 4.225% + local sales tax to the right line items, and sends invoices over SMS so customers actually pay them.
How much should a general contractor charge in Missouri?
Missouri's average cost-of-living index runs about 89% of the national average. Modeled estimate ranges for MO (not a survey of local prices): Kitchen remodel $13,300–$53,250; Bathroom remodel $7,100–$26,650; Room addition (per sq ft) $180–$445.
Do general contracting businesses charge sales tax in Missouri?
Missouri's state rate is 4.225% (4.225% + local). Materials are commonly taxable while labor treatment depends on the type of work, so bill parts and labor as separate lines and confirm your case with the Missouri Department of Revenue.
Do I need a license to work as a general contractor in Missouri?
Most general contracting trades in Missouri require a trade-specific state license plus local permits. Common MO requirements include: Sales tax license; Professional license; City/county business license.
What does it cost to register a general contracting business in MO?
Missouri LLC filing runs $50, with ongoing reporting of $0 (no annual report). State income tax is 0%–4.8%. Full breakdown in our Missouri business setup guide.
Is there a free trial?
Yes — 14 days free with full access to estimates, invoices, recurring billing, card payments, and expense tracking. No charge until the trial ends.
Setting up shop? Read the guide to starting a business in Missouri.