Form an LLC in Missouri
We file your Articles of Organization, register an agent, and deliver your formation documents. Total cost from $177 on Standard.
State filing fee
$52
Typical processing
7 days
Annual report
$0 / yr
Missouri LLCs file with the Secretary of State at a $52 filing fee. Missouri is one of the small group of states that requires no annual report and charges no franchise tax for LLCs - once formed, the only state obligation is keeping the registered agent current.
That makes Missouri quietly one of the cheapest states to maintain over the long run, alongside Arizona, Ohio, New Mexico, South Carolina, and Texas. The St. Louis and Kansas City tech communities give it more substance than the 'cheap-state' positioning alone suggests.
Best for: Cost-conscious founders; St. Louis and Kansas City operators.
Cost & compliance breakdown
| State filing fee | $52 |
|---|---|
| Typical processing | 7 days |
| Annual report fee | $0 |
| Annual report due | No annual report required |
- No annual report and no franchise tax for LLCs - the filing fee is genuinely the only state-level cost.
How we file your Missouri LLC
- 1
File the Articles of Organization online
We file Articles of Organization through the Missouri Secretary of State business portal. The $52 fee is paid online and approval is typically within a week.
- 2
EIN and operating agreement
EIN obtained and a Missouri operating agreement delivered. Missouri statutorily requires an operating agreement, though it is not filed with the state.
What's included
Articles of Organization
Registered agent
EIN (Federal Tax ID)
Operating Agreement
Frequently asked questions
Does Missouri require an annual report for LLCs?
No. Missouri is one of the handful of states that does not require an annual report from LLCs.
Does Missouri statutorily require an operating agreement?
Yes. Missouri LLC law requires every LLC to adopt an operating agreement, though it is not filed with the state. We deliver one as part of formation.
Can a non-resident own a Missouri LLC?
Yes. There are no residency requirements.
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Ready to form your Missouri LLC?
Total from $177 on Standard. Most founders finish the application in about 15 minutes.