What Does it Cost to Form an LLC in Missouri?

In Missouri, the cost of forming an LLC (limited liability corporation) online is $50. When the LLC’s Articles of Organization are filed, this fee is paid to the Missouri Secretary of State.

How Much Does a Missouri LLC Cost?

Fee for Missouri LLC Online Filing: $50

The $50 charge to submit your LLC’s Articles of Organization online with the Missouri Secretary of State is the primary expense of forming an LLC.

Fee for Registered Agent

You may be your own registered agent in Missouri, but employing a registered agent service keeps your firm in compliance, informs you of critical filing dates, and helps you avoid late fines.

How Much Does it Cost to Form a Foreign LLC in Missouri?

If you currently have an LLC established in another state and want to expand into Missouri, you must register your LLC as a foreign LLC in Missouri.

A foreign LLC registered in Missouri costs $105. In Missouri, you may establish a foreign LLC by submitting an Application for Registration of a Foreign Limited Liability Company (Form LLC-4).

Permits and Licenses for Businesses

Depending on your industry and geographic location, your company may need federal, state, and municipal permits/licenses to operate lawfully in Missouri. This is true regardless of whether you create an LLC or another sort of company structure.

Other Fees for Filing an LLC

There are several extra costs involved with forming an LLC:

Reserve your name for up to 12 months prior to the creation of your LLC by submitting the LLC Name Reservation Form (Form BE-1) and paying the $25 filing fee.

DBA (Doing Business As) Name:

To establish a name different than your official LLC company name, fill out a Registration of Fictitious Name form and pay the $7 filing fee. This may also be done via the mail.

Certified Document Copies: Order certified copies of your Missouri business papers from the Secretary of State for $10 (plus $0.50 per page for paper copies).

Certificate of Good Standing: A Missouri certificate of good standing may be obtained by contacting the Secretary of State and paying the $10 cost. Banks and lending institutions often demand a certificate of good standing.