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Do I have to register my business with the Missouri Secretary of State?

By Sophia Edwards

Foreign limited liability companies must register with the Secretary of State in order to conduct business in the state of Missouri. File a limited liability company online.

Do I need a registered agent for my LLC in Missouri?

All foreign and domestic corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships and limited liability partnerships registered in Missouri must maintain a registered agent.

How do I register an out of state business in Missouri?

To register your business in Missouri, you must file an Application for Registration of a Foreign Limited Liability Company with the Missouri Secretary of State (SOS). You can download a copy of the form from the SOS website.

Can I be my own registered agent in Missouri?

Yes, any owner or employee of a business can be its registered agent in Missouri as long as they are over the age of 18, and have a street address in Missouri. You could also choose to elect a member of your LLC, or even a friend you trust, as long as the person meets these requirements too.

Do you have to renew your LLC every year in Missouri?

Unlike most other states, Missouri does not require LLCs to file an annual report.

All foreign and domestic corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships and limited liability partnerships registered in Missouri must maintain a registered agent. The registered agent is designated by law to receive service of process and legal notices on behalf of the business entity.

How much does it cost to start an LLC in Missouri?

How much does it cost to form an LLC in Missouri? The Missouri Secretary of State charges $50 to file the Articles of Organization online and $105 for paper filings. Online Filers must also pay an additional $1.25. You can reserve your LLC name with the Missouri Secretary of State for $7.

How to register a limited liability company in Missouri?

A limited liability company may designate one or more “managers” to operate its business or it may choose to operate under the direction of its members. Foreign limited liability companies must register with the Secretary of State in order to conduct business in the state of Missouri. File a limited liability company online.

How to form a limited liability company in Nevada?

The following documents pertain to forming a Nevada Limited-Liability Company or qualifying as a Foreign (Non-Nevada) Limited-Liability Company. Online filing of Articles of Organization is currently only allowed for a Chapter 86 Limited-Liability Company.

Where can I find the Missouri Business Registry?

The Missouri Business Corporation Registry comes under the Business Services divisions of the Missouri Secretary of State. The registry is an archive of all the businesses and corporate business entities that were or are registered with the Missouri SOS.

Can a sole proprietorship and Partnership Register in Missouri?

Sole proprietorships and partnerships do not register with the Secretary of State. The Missouri Secretary of State facilitates an online business entity search tool for the users where one can get the details of any entity that is incorporated in Missouri.