Missouri LLC Cost

The following fees are an estimate of what it costs to start a business in Missouri.

Missouri LLC Filing Fee – $105

The cost of filing your Articles of Organization in paper format in Missouri is $105. Filing online costs $50. Filing your Reservation of Name form costs and additional $25. You’ll file your forms and pay your Missouri LLC filing fees through the Missouri Secretary of State’s Online Business Filing System (registration required).

If you are an active-duty military member, including a member of the Missouri National Guard, you are eligible to take part in the Startups for Soldiers program. Missouri LLC filing fees for companies with an active-duty military member as an organizer or member may qualify for a waiver under this program.

Registered Agent Fee – Free

Free with your Articles of Organization filing: To file your Articles of Organization, you need to choose a Registered Agent for your Missouri LLC. In Missouri, a Registered Agent is a person or business with a Missouri address who is authorized to accept legal papers and communicate with the government on your behalf. You don’t have to pay a separate fee to identify your Registered Agent. You will name this person when you file your Articles of Organization, so that filing fee covers everything. If you want to change your Registered Agent at any point, it costs $10 to file a Change of Registered Agent form.

Finding a Registered Agent that meets all your business needs as well as Missouri’s legal requirements can be a challenge. We can help you find the right Registered Agent at the right price for your LLC with our Missouri Registered Agent Service.

Annual Filing Fee – Free

Missouri requires LLCs to submit annual reports or biennial reports describing LLC business activities each year. This report is also a chance for you to update your company’s information on file or correct any errors. Filing the report is free, but you’ll need to budget time and resources to prepare it. You can save time and money by using our Annual Report Service to help you stay on top of your obligations.

Your formation fees are only the start when creating your Missouri LLC. There are other Missouri LLC costs that will arise as you start your company. Here are a few you should be aware of.

Certificate of Good Standing

A Certificate of Good Standing confirms that your LLC is compliant with Missouri LLC law. You can order one through the Secretary of State’s Online Business Registration System. You need a Certificate of Good Standing to open business bank accounts, get insurance, get loans, and attract investors. Certificates of Good Standing cost $10.

DBA Name in Missouri

If your business has different projects and locations, a “Doing Business As” (DBA) or fictitious name may be right for you. A DBA name is a name your business uses to distinguish a project or business location from your business’s registered name.

You can register a DBA online or by mail in Missouri for $7.00 by completing a Registration of Fictitious Name form. We can help speed up the process with our Missouri DBA Service. Our easy service helps you check the availability of your requested DBA name and file your paperwork fast.

Foreign LLC

If you formed your LLC in another state and now want to do business in Missouri, there are certain Missouri LLC costs associated with registering your foreign company.

To operate your foreign LLC in Missouri, you need to file an Application for Registration of a Foreign Limited Liability Company. The foreign LLC cost in Missouri is $105 and can be paid by check, money order, or with any major credit card.

Business Licensing

Your Missouri LLC cost can rise with the number of business permits and licenses you need. Depending on the type of business you have and your location, you might have to pay fees for:

• Business licenses
• Federal, state, and local permits
• Professional registrations

With the help of our partners at Avalara, we can help you get a Business License Report. Your customized report can show you the number of licenses and permits you need to help manage the average cost to start a business in Missouri.

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Yes. Failure to pay your fees on time can mean penalties, late fees, and even legal sanctions. Late fees can even jeopardize the legal status of your Missouri LLC. 

If you aren’t able to pay your filing fee, then the government can refuse to accept your filing, and your LLC won’t be a valid legal entity. You may then want to consider a business entity like a sole proprietorship or general partnership. These business formats can be cheaper to start, but they carry much greater personal liability. 

If you are unable to pay your fees, be sure to check if you qualify for a fee waiver program. Startups for Soldiers and other programs offer great ways to help Missouri entrepreneurs.

You pay your Articles of Organization fees to the Missouri Secretary of State.

The biggest cost to start a business in Missouri is the filing fee for your Articles of Organization. If you are registering your foreign LLC to do business in Missouri, foreign LLC registration is the largest fee you will encounter.

Your costs can be paid using a check, money order, or any major credit card. Filing through the Online Business Filing System requires a major credit card.