Business Formation in Missouri
LLC & Corporation formation in Missouri.
Missouri formation requirements, filing fees, registered agent rules, and ongoing compliance — for both LLCs and corporations, on one page.
Formation Overview
LLC Formation in Missouri
Missouri LLCs file Articles of Organization; no annual report is required for LLCs.
Corporation Formation in Missouri
Missouri corporations file Articles of Incorporation and an annual report.
Key Filing Requirements
- Filing agency
- Missouri Secretary of State — Corporations Division
- LLC formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Corporation formation document
- Articles of Incorporation
- LLC state filing fee
- $50
- Corporation state filing fee
- $58
- Annual / periodic report
- Missouri LLCs have no annual report requirement; corporations file an annual registration report.
- Annual report fee
- No annual report fee for LLCs; $20 for corporations
- Registered agent requirement
- A registered agent with a physical Missouri address is required.
- Official state source
- Official Agency Website
Ongoing Compliance
Maintain a registered agent; corporations file an annual registration report.
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 Missouri.
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Missouri Formation
Ready to form your company in Missouri?
Initial formation is $495 plus Missouri state filing fees. Ongoing maintenance through Nationwide begins the following year at $495 plus applicable state fees. Call 1-888-498-5402.