Wichita, KS Local Taxes & Fees: Business Tax Classification (2026)

Under Chapter 3.04 of the Wichita Municipal Code, no person can conduct a calling, trade, profession, business, or occupation in the city without first paying an occupation tax, license tax, or permit fee to the license collector and obtaining a license or permit. Section 3.04.020 sets the framework: taxes are levied 'upon the respective callings, trades, professions, businesses or occupations' as classified and prescribed elsewhere in Title 3, so the rate depends on the business category, separate chapters set specific fee schedules for adult entertainment, escort services, taxicabs, peddlers, and dozens of other classifications. A separate license is required for each place of business.