Business Formation in Mississippi
LLC & Corporation formation in Mississippi.
Mississippi formation requirements, filing fees, registered agent rules, and ongoing compliance — for both LLCs and corporations, on one page.
Formation Overview
LLC Formation in Mississippi
Mississippi LLCs file a Certificate of Formation and an annual report ($0 domestic fee).
Corporation Formation in Mississippi
Mississippi corporations file Articles of Incorporation and an annual report.
Key Filing Requirements
- Filing agency
- Mississippi Secretary of State
- LLC formation document
- Certificate of Formation
- Corporation formation document
- Articles of Incorporation
- LLC state filing fee
- $50
- Corporation state filing fee
- $50
- Annual / periodic report
- Mississippi requires an annual report for LLCs and corporations.
- Annual report fee
- $0 for domestic LLCs ($250 for foreign LLCs) / $25 for corporations
- Registered agent requirement
- A registered agent with a physical Mississippi address is required.
- Official state source
- Official Agency Website
Ongoing Compliance
File the annual report between January 1 and April 15 and maintain a registered agent.
LLC Management
Member- or manager-managed per the operating agreement.
Corporation Directors & Officers
At least one director and officer required.
Foreign Qualification
Foreign entities may obtain a Certificate of Authority in Mississippi.
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Mississippi Formation
Ready to form your company in Mississippi?
Initial formation is $495 plus Mississippi state filing fees. Ongoing maintenance through Nationwide begins the following year at $495 plus applicable state fees. Call 1-888-498-5402.