The Missouri Articles of Organization are the LLC forms that must be completed and filed with the state in order to incorporate an LLC.
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It is simple to file the Missouri Articles of Organization!
We’ll walk you through the Missouri LLC Articles of Organization filing process in three simple stages.
Get Forms for Your Articles of Organization
Complete the Articles of Organization.
Keep the Articles of Organization on file.
Step 1: Obtain your Articles of Organization.
You may either download and send your Missouri Articles of Organization or file online.
Step two: Complete the Articles of Organization
We will assist you with completing the Missouri Articles of Organization form in this phase.
To finish each Article, you will need to know the following information:
Name of the Entity
Business Objective
Name of the Registered Agent and the Address of the Registered Office
Type of Governing Authority
Duration
Organizers’ Names and Addresses
Series LLC Details (if applicable)
Date of Implementation
Name of the Entity
A unique and clever company name is crucial, but it is not as necessary as a legally valid name.
When selecting a name for your company, you must ensure that the name:
fulfils Missouri naming standards
is not currently in use by another Missouri firm
The Missouri Naming Guidelines should be followed:
Your business name must contain the words “limited liability company” or “limited company” or one of its acronyms (LLC, L.L.C., LC, L.C.).
Any of the following words or abbreviations are not permitted in your name: corporation, incorporated, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability limited partnership, and Ltd.
Your name cannot indicate that the LLC was formed for any reason other than the one specified in its articles of incorporation.
Your LLC’s name cannot include terms that may be confused with a government organisation (FBI, Treasury, State Department, etc.).
Restricted terms (e.g., bank, attorney, university) may need extra documentation and the participation of a licenced professional in certain jurisdictions.
Your name must be distinct from any other current company in the state. This lists reserved names in Missouri.
Examine Name Availability:
Is your surname legal in Missouri? Do a name search on the Missouri Secretary of State’s website to ensure that the name you choose isn’t already used.
Step two: Complete the Articles of Organization
We will assist you with completing the Missouri Articles of Organization form in this phase.
To finish each Article, you will need to know the following information:
Name of the Entity
Business Objective
Name of the Registered Agent and the Address of the Registered Office
Type of Governing Authority
Duration
Organizers’ Names and Addresses
Series LLC Details (if applicable)
Date of Implementation
Name of the Entity
A unique and clever company name is crucial, but it is not as necessary as a legally valid name.
When selecting a name for your company, you must ensure that the name:
fulfils Missouri naming standards
is not currently in use by another Missouri firm
The Missouri Naming Guidelines should be followed:
Your business name must contain the words “limited liability company” or “limited company” or one of its acronyms (LLC, L.L.C., LC, L.C.).
Any of the following words or abbreviations are not permitted in your name: corporation, incorporated, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability limited partnership, and Ltd.
Your name cannot indicate that the LLC was formed for any reason other than the one specified in its articles of incorporation.
Your LLC’s name cannot include terms that may be confused with a government organisation (FBI, Treasury, State Department, etc.).
Restricted terms (e.g., bank, attorney, university) may need extra documentation and the participation of a licenced professional in certain jurisdictions.
Your name must be distinct from any other current company in the state. This lists reserved names in Missouri.
Examine Name Availability:
Is your surname legal in Missouri? Do a name search on the Missouri Secretary of State’s website to ensure that the name you choose isn’t already used.
Business Objective
In Missouri, a limited liability corporation may be formed for any lawful or non-prohibited business. In this box, provide a short description of your company.
Remember that a business goal including licencing, tax-exemption, or tax-deductible status needs explicit wording from the IRS or a professional licence.
Name and address of the registered agent
A registered agent receives and transmits legal paperwork on behalf of your LLC. When you form your Missouri LLC, you must provide the name and address of your registered agent.
Your registered agent may be someone over the age of 18 who resides in Missouri. During regular business hours, your registered agent must always be accessible at the registered office.
Type of Governing Authority
You must choose whether your LLC will be managed by management or by its members.
LLC Timeline
Any scheduled events that might result in the dissolution of your LLC, as well as a planned dissolution date, must be included. If this does not apply to your LLC, you might declare it to be “perpetual.”
Organizers’ Names and Addresses
Include the names and addresses of all LLC organisers. They are not required to be LLC members, managers, or owner
Date of Effect
Enter a future date here if you want the effective date of the Articles of Organization to be different from the filing date.
Step 3: Submit the Articles of Incorporation.
You must submit the Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State to register your LLC.
You may submit your Articles of Organization in two ways:
Fill out the forms online.
Send a physical copy by mail or in person.
Following the Official Formation of Your Missouri LLC
After filing your Articles of Organization, you should do the following:
Make a Business Agreement
Obtain an EIN
Establish a Business Bank Account
Purchase Licenses and Permits
Make a Business Agreement
A Missouri LLC operating agreement is a legal document that details your LLC’s ownership structure and member functions.
Although an Operating Agreement is not necessary in Missouri to incorporate an LLC, it is a good idea to have one. You may begin working on your operating agreement before, during, or after filing your Articles of Organization.
Your operating agreement will be held in the private business records of your LLC; you will not submit it with the state.
Obtain an EIN
An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is your LLC’s equivalent of a social security number. If you want to recruit staff or create company bank accounts, you’ll need an EIN.
You may get your EIN for free by using the IRS website, fax, or mail. Read our What is an EIN article to discover more about EINs and how they might benefit your LLC.
Establish a Business Bank Account
It is critical to use specific business banking and credit accounts to safeguard your company’s corporate veil. When you combine your personal and company accounts, your personal assets (house, vehicle, and other possessions) are at danger if your LLC is sued.
Purchase Licenses and Permits
When forming an LLC, you should consider if your company requires any licences or permissions to operate legally. There are a few commercial operations that need licences or permissions on the federal level.
Learn how to secure the licences and permissions required for your company, or hire an expert to handle it for you:
Federal: For federal business licences and permits, see the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
State: Use Missouri’s Steps for Starting a Business page to apply for or learn more about licences, permits, and registration.
Local: Contact your local county clerk and ask about local licenses and permits.