Form Your Missouri LLC
Build your business in the Show-Me State with a $50 filing fee, no annual reports, no franchise tax, and a low 4% corporate tax rate
Filed in Missouri
The Show-Me State · MO
- State filing fee$50
- Processing timeOnline filings processed immediately/same day; mail 5-7 business days
- Our formation feeFree (you pay $100 if you choose a paid plan)
- Annual report$0 (no annual report required) — due No annual report required
- State tax rate4% corporate income tax
Form your Missouri LLC — pay only the state filing fee, nothing more.
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Everything to launch your Missouri LLC
Free formation means you pay only the $50 state filing fee. All core services are included at no extra charge.
Articles of Organization filing
We prepare and submit your Articles of Organization to the Missouri Secretary of State.
Registered agent
Required in Missouri — we act as your agent for the first year.
EIN from the IRS
Your federal Tax ID — required to open a US business bank account and file taxes.
Operating agreement
Professionally drafted operating agreement — defines ownership, voting, and profit splits.
Benefits of forming an LLC in Missouri
Missouri offers one of the most business-friendly environments with no annual report, no franchise tax, and a low corporate tax rate. The state's central location, two major metros (St. Louis and Kansas City), and diverse economy make it attractive for businesses of all sizes.
Low filing fee of just $50
No annual report requirement
No franchise tax (repealed)
Low 4% corporate income tax rate
Central US location at the confluence of major rivers
Two major metropolitan areas: St. Louis and Kansas City
Key features of a Missouri LLC
- No annual report requirement
- No franchise tax (repealed)
- Low $50 filing fee
- Low 4% corporate income tax
Major industries in Missouri
Form your Missouri LLC in 6 steps
We handle every step while you stay in the loop. Processing takes Online filings processed immediately/same day; mail 5-7 business days.
- 01
Choose Your LLC Name
Your name must include 'Limited Liability Company,' 'LLC,' or 'L.L.C.' Check availability through the Missouri Secretary of State's business entity search.
- 02
Appoint a Registered Agent
Missouri requires a registered agent with a physical address in the state to accept legal documents on behalf of your LLC.
- 03
File Articles of Organization
Submit your Articles of Organization to the Missouri Secretary of State. The filing fee is $50. Online filing is available.
- 04
Create an Operating Agreement
Missouri does not require an Operating Agreement, but having one is strongly recommended to define the management structure and member responsibilities.
- 05
Obtain an EIN
Apply for a free EIN from the IRS for tax filing, banking, and hiring employees.
- 06
Register for State Taxes
Register with the Missouri Department of Revenue for applicable state taxes. Missouri has a 4% corporate income tax rate.
Missouri LLC costs at a glance
Kicker formation is free — you pay only the required state fees. No hidden charges.
Missouri LLC requirements checklist
Everything you need to form and maintain a Missouri LLC in 2026.
- File Articles of Organization with Missouri Secretary of State
- Appoint a registered agent with a physical Missouri address
- Create an Operating Agreement (recommended)
- Obtain an EIN from the IRS
- Register for Missouri state taxes
- Obtain necessary business licenses
Filing information
- Formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Filing agency
- Missouri Secretary of State
- Registered agent
- Required
- Operating agreement
- Recommended
- EIN
- Required
- Name reservation fee
- $25 (60 days)
Free formation — pay only the state fee
Kicker formation is free. You pay the $50 Missouri state filing fee and nothing more for the Starter plan. Optional plans add registered agent, EIN, operating agreement, and compliance.
Starter
- Articles of Organization filing
- Name availability check
- Digital document delivery
- Formation status tracking
Booster
- Everything in Starter
- Registered agent (required in Missouri)
- EIN / Federal Tax ID
- Expedited processing (1–2 days)
- Operating agreement
- Priority support
- Kicker Voice — 3-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 15 days
Founder
- Everything in Booster
- Business mailing address
- Bookkeeping — 3 months free
- Dedicated account manager
- Rush processing
- Kicker Voice — 6-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 30 days
Kicker
- Everything in Founder
- ITIN filing & preparation
- Same-day priority processing
- 2nd year annual filing $0
- Kicker Voice 12-day + Kicker Pay 60 days free
Compare all plans on our pricing page.
Missouri LLC questions, answered
Common questions about forming an LLC in Missouri. Can't find an answer? Talk to our team.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Missouri?
The state filing fee is just $50. Missouri has no annual report and no franchise tax, making it one of the most affordable states for LLC maintenance. Our service fee starts at $100 plus the state fee.
Does Missouri require annual reports?
No! Missouri does not require LLCs to file annual reports, which saves time and money on ongoing compliance.
Does Missouri have a franchise tax?
No. Missouri repealed its franchise tax, further reducing the cost of doing business in the state.
What is Missouri's corporate tax rate?
Missouri has a low 4% corporate income tax rate. Single-member LLCs are typically taxed as pass-through entities on personal returns.
Can I form a Missouri LLC online?
Yes, you can file your Articles of Organization online through the Missouri Secretary of State's website for fast processing.
Why choose Missouri for business?
Missouri offers a central US location, two major metros (St. Louis and Kansas City), low taxes, no annual report, no franchise tax, and a diverse economy spanning agriculture, healthcare, tech, and finance.
Missouri government filing resources
Filing fees for common LLC services
Official Missouri state charges for the filings you may need after formation — our service fee is separate, and we confirm the current amount before filing.
$25.00 for corporation/LP/LLC name reservation, valid 60 days (renewable up to a maximum of 180 days).
Paper certified copy: $10.00 certification fee plus $0.50 per page.
$10.00 per certification/authentication/apostille.
$100 statutory reinstatement fee (RSMo 347.183(6)(c)d.), or such greater amount as required by regulation, PLUS any delinquent fees, penalties, and other charges as de…
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