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Missouri LLC Formation, 2026
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How to form an LLC in Missouri for $0 service fee.

Missouri state filing fee is $50. Standard processing is Same day (online). We file Articles of Organization with the Missouri Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI report with FinCEN, and provide Missouri Registered Agent service free for the first year.

$0 service fee $50 state fee at cost 60-day money-back
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State filing fee$50
ProcessingSame day (online)
State GDP$370B
Population6.2M
Small businesses~520,000
Our service fee$0
$50 TOTAL
$50
Missouri filing fee
Same day (online)
Standard processing
$0
Our service fee
$370B
Missouri GDP
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we file it free
$50
Missouri state fee
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5 minutes to start$0 service fee
EIN includedIRS SS-4 filed for you
Missouri Registered AgentFree for the first year
The Missouri business environment

Why entrepreneurs file an LLC in Missouri.

$50 formation fee with NO annual report required for LLCs (rare). Same-day online filing. Central US location attracts logistics. State income tax 4.95% flat (phasing down).

State GDP$370BTotal state output
Population6.2MLatest census estimate
Small businesses~520,000Per SBA Office of Advocacy
Notable#1 longest navigable river systemDistinguishing economic fact
Top industries in Missouri
Aerospace (Boeing St. Louis)Agriculture (soybeans, corn, beef)Biotech (St. Louis)LogisticsManufacturing
Top cities to file

Where Missouri businesses are based.

You can form your Missouri LLC from any of these metros (or anywhere in the state). Most founders form in the state where they live and operate.

Kansas City
Logistics, fintech, sports, growing tech.
Saint Louis
Aerospace (Boeing), biotech (Monsanto/Bayer), healthcare.
Springfield
Healthcare, tourism (Ozarks), retail.
Independence
Suburb of Kansas City, growing tech.
Columbia
University of Missouri, growing tech.
Lee's Summit
Suburb of Kansas City, manufacturing.
Missouri LLC specifics

The Missouri formation rules at a glance.

  • $50 filing fee, No annual report required for LLCs
  • Processing: Same day (online) (standard only)
  • Filed with the Missouri Secretary of State in Jefferson City
  • Top industries: Aerospace (Boeing St. Louis), Agriculture (soybeans, corn, beef), Biotech (St. Louis)

Our take Among the best low-cost states for LLC formation. No annual report simplifies ongoing compliance significantly.

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The Missouri Secretary of State

Business Services processes LLC formations from Jefferson City. We file your Articles of Organization electronically with this office. Annual report obligation: No annual report required for LLCs.

FILED ELECTRONICALLY · SAME DAY (ONLINE)
Ready to file in Missouri?5 minutes, $0 service fee, $50 Missouri filing fee at cost.
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What is included on Starter

Free with your Missouri LLC formation.

Starter is genuinely $0. We pass through the $state Missouri state fee at cost. Everything below is included free.

  • Articles filed with the Missouri Secretary of State, our service fee $0
  • IRS EIN application (Form SS-4) filed for you
  • Missouri-specific Operating Agreement or Bylaws template
  • Missouri Registered Agent service: first year free, then $99/year
  • Basic Missouri compliance calendar (annual report dates)
  • Document storage, 5 GB
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How it works

From form to filed in Missouri, in four steps.

Step 1
Tell us about your businessEntity name, members, and Missouri address. Five minutes.
Step 2
We file with MissouriArticles of Organization submitted to the Missouri Secretary of State same day.
Step 3
EIN, BOI, bankingEIN issued, BOI filed, you can open a Missouri business bank account.
Step 4
LiveStamped Articles in your vault. Missouri compliance calendar populated.
Skip the Missouri paperwork.We file with the Missouri Secretary of State for you. 5 minutes to start.
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Compare to nearby states

Missouri vs neighbors.

If you can operate from multiple states, here is how Missouri compares.

Kansas$160Much higher fee, $50 annual
Illinois$150Larger Chicago economy, higher costs
Arkansas$45Lower fee, $150 franchise tax annually
Missouri$50Among the best low-cost states for LLC formation. No annual report simplifies ongoing compliance significantly.
Local resources

Missouri business resources beyond formation.

After you file, these Missouri-specific organizations help with mentoring, funding, exporting, and growth.

Missouri Department of Economic DevelopmentState business support
Missouri SBDCStatewide network
Kansas City Area Development CouncilBi-state metro EDC
Saint Louis Regional ChamberMetro chamber
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The File.Business Promise

If we miss a filing deadline on a service you pay us to manage, we pay the state penalty. If you change your mind in the first 60 days, we refund our service fee in full. Your data stays yours, always.

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FAQ

Missouri-specific LLC questions.

No annual report, really?
Yes. Missouri does not require LLCs to file an annual report. Among the simplest ongoing compliance in the US.
Same-day filing?
Yes. Online formations process same business day.
Why so much biotech in St. Louis?
Washington University, Monsanto/Bayer agtech, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, BJC HealthCare.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Missouri?
Missouri charges a $50 state filing fee. Our service fee is $0. There are no add-on charges from us. Total upfront cost: $50.
How long does it take to form an LLC in Missouri?
Missouri processes LLC formations in Same day (online) for standard filings. Standard processing is your only option.
Do I need to live in Missouri to form an LLC there?
No. You can form a Missouri LLC from anywhere. You will need a Missouri Registered Agent (we provide this free for the first year).
What is a Missouri Registered Agent?
Missouri requires every LLC to designate a Registered Agent with a physical address in Missouri. We provide Missouri Registered Agent service free for the first year, $99/year after.
What about BOI reporting for my Missouri LLC?
Required for every new LLC at the federal level (FinCEN), regardless of state. We file it for you at no cost as part of formation. Civil penalties for missing it run up to $591/day.

Start your Missouri LLC in 5 minutes.

Tell us a few details. We file with the Missouri Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI, and set up your Missouri Registered Agent.

Pay only state fee $50 Missouri fee at cost 60-day money-back

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