Starting an LLC in Missouri
What it costs, what you file and what you owe afterwards. Every figure below came from the state's own pages.
Forming an LLC in Missouri costs $50 to file the Articles of Organization (form LLC 1) with the Missouri Secretary of State, Corporations Division. Missouri does not require an annual report from an LLC.
What it costs
| What | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (form LLC 1) | $50 | Once, when the LLC is formed |
| Annual report | None | Missouri does not require one |
Registered agent
Missouri requires one. The agent must be either a Missouri resident or an entity authorized to do business here, and the registered office has to be a real street address in the state rather than a PO box or a mailbox rental storefront.
What you owe after year one
Missouri LLCs have no periodic report obligation with the Secretary of State; the Corporations FAQ answers the question of whether LLCs file an annual report with a flat no.
The official pages
- Missouri Secretary of State, Corporations Division
- Search the register for your name
- File the Articles of Organization (form LLC 1)
- Report filing and due dates
Read from the source, 2, 3, 4 on 2026-09-04. Fees change, so check the state page before filing. SideKix has no relationship with any state agency and takes nothing for sending you there.
Before you file
- Sole proprietor, LLC or S corp, what actually differs, with no recommendation
- What it will cost to start, because the filing fee is the small part
- Whether the name is still free, checked against the registries themselves
- What to do first if the idea is still an idea
Another state
SideKix, “How much does an LLC cost in Missouri?”, checked 2026-09-04. https://sidekixhq.com/start-an-llc-in-missouri.html
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Missouri?
The state filing fee for the Articles of Organization (form LLC 1) is $50.
What form do I file to start an LLC in Missouri?
The Articles of Organization (form LLC 1), filed with the Missouri Secretary of State, Corporations Division.
Does Missouri require an annual report for an LLC?
Missouri LLCs have no periodic report obligation with the Secretary of State; the Corporations FAQ answers the question of whether LLCs file an annual report with a flat no.
Do I need a registered agent in Missouri?
Yes. The agent must be either a Missouri resident or an entity authorized to do business here, and the registered office has to be a real street address in the state rather than a PO box or a mailbox rental storefront.