Complete guide to forming LLCs, corporations, series LLCs, professional entities, and partnerships in Missouri – with no LLC annual reports and flexible Series LLC options
💼
LLC Formation (Online)
$50
✅
LLC Annual Reports
Not Required
🏢
Series LLC Available
Yes (§347.186)
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Corp Formation
$58+ (based on shares)
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Missouri Entity Types – Overview
🎯 Why Choose Missouri?
No LLC annual reports: Missouri does NOT require annual reports for LLCs – major compliance simplification
Series LLC statute: Missouri offers protected series LLCs (§347.186) – ideal for real estate and multi-venture businesses
Low formation costs: $50 online for LLC, $58+ for corporations (based on authorized capital)
Fast online filing: Online filings typically processed within 24 hours
Missouri Business Entity Menu
The Missouri Secretary of State recognizes the following business entity types:
Limited Liability Companies
Standard LLC (Chapter 347)
Series LLC (§347.186)
Professional LLC (varies by profession)
Foreign LLC (registered to do business)
Corporations
General Business Corporation (Ch. 351)
Nonprofit Corporation (Ch. 355)
Professional Corporation (Ch. 356)
Foreign Corporation
Partnerships
General Partnership
Limited Partnership (LP) (Ch. 359)
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
LLLP (Limited Liability LP)
Sole Proprietorships
No SoS filing required
Optional fictitious name registration ($7)
Full personal liability
Governing Law by Entity Type
Entity Type
Statute
SoS Filing Required?
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Missouri Limited Liability Company Act – Chapter 347, RSMo
✅ Yes
Series LLC
§347.186 RSMo (within Chapter 347)
✅ Yes (parent LLC + series attachment)
General Business Corporation
Chapter 351, RSMo (General and Business Corporations)
✅ Yes
Nonprofit Corporation
Chapter 355, RSMo (Nonprofit Corporation Law)
✅ Yes (must designate public benefit or mutual benefit)
Professional Corporation (PC)
Chapter 356, RSMo (Professional Corporation Law)
✅ Yes
Limited Partnership (LP)
Chapter 359, RSMo
✅ Yes
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
Chapter 358/359 RSMo (partnership statutes)
✅ Yes (registration/conversion)
General Partnership
Chapter 358 RSMo
❌ No (optional fictitious name)
Sole Proprietorship
N/A (unincorporated)
❌ No (optional fictitious name)
Key Missouri Advantages
✅ Missouri Entity Highlights:
No LLC annual reports: Unlike most states, Missouri does not require LLCs to file annual or biennial reports with the SoS
Series LLC protection: §347.186 allows liability shielding between series if properly structured and maintained
Low-cost LLC formation: $50 online (vs $105 by mail); no annual report fees
Fast processing: Online filings typically processed within 24 hours
Flexible corporate structure: Corporation fees scale by authorized capital (starts at $58 for ≤$30k authorized shares)
Name reservation: 60 days, renewable up to 180 days ($25 fee)
Missouri vs Benefit Corporation Status
⚠️ No Benefit Corporation Statute (Yet):
As of 2025, Missouri has introduced several benefit corporation bills (SB 467, SB 624, HB 2669) that would create new §§351.1400–351.1435 RSMo for "benefit corporations," but these bills have not been codified.
Current status:
For-profit mission-driven companies: Use standard corporation or LLC with tailored purpose/fiduciary language in Articles and operating documents
Nonprofit public benefit corporations: Available under Chapter 355 (must designate at formation)
No separate "benefit corporation" filing type at Missouri SoS for for-profit entities
Quick Comparison: Missouri Entity Types
This table provides a high-level comparison of Missouri's business structures. Scroll horizontally on mobile devices.
Factor
Sole Proprietorship
General Partnership
LP
LLP
LLC
Series LLC
Corporation
Nonprofit
PC
Liability Shield
❌ None
❌ Joint & several
⚠️ GPs: none; LPs: limited
✅ Yes (except own acts)
✅ Yes
✅ Yes (series-by-series)
✅ Yes
✅ Yes
✅ Yes (except own malpractice)
Tax Default
Schedule C
Pass-through (K-1)
Pass-through (K-1)
Pass-through (K-1)
Pass-through (or elect C-corp)
Pass-through (series aggregate)
C-corp (or elect S-corp)
Tax-exempt (if 501(c) qualified)
C-corp or S-corp
Formation Fee
$0 (SoS)
$0 (if unregistered)
Varies
Scales by # partners
$50 (online) / $105 (mail)
$50 (parent) + series attachment fees
$58+ (based on authorized capital)
Varies
$58+
Annual Report
❌ No
❌ No
⚠️ Check statute
⚠️ Renewal req'd
❌ No (Missouri advantage!)
❌ No
✅ Yes ($20 online / $45 paper)
✅ Yes
✅ Yes
Owner Restrictions
1 person only
2+ persons
1+ GP, 1+ LP
2+ partners
1+ members
1+ members (series structure)
1+ shareholders
N/A (members/directors)
Licensed professionals only
Best Use Cases
Solo freelancers, minimal risk
Small partnerships, low formality
Real estate, passive investors + active GP
Law/accounting firms, professional groups
Most small/mid businesses, real estate
Multi-property real estate, multiple ventures
VC-backed startups, going public
Charities, foundations, advocacy
Lawyers, doctors, CPAs, etc.
When to Choose Each Entity Type
✅ Choose LLC When:
You want liability protection with pass-through tax
You want to avoid annual report filings (Missouri advantage)
Flexible management and profit allocation are priorities
Operating a small/mid-sized business or holding real estate
Not raising venture capital or planning IPO
✅ Choose Series LLC When:
You own multiple rental properties or business ventures
You want liability separation between assets/ventures
You want to avoid forming 5-10 separate LLCs (cost/complexity)
You're willing to maintain strict series accounting/records
Real estate portfolio management is your focus
✅ Choose Corporation When:
Raising venture capital or planning IPO
Want stock options/equity incentive plans for employees
Multiple classes of stock are needed (preferred, common)
S-corp election for self-employment tax savings
Established corporate governance structure is desired
✅ Choose Nonprofit When:
Exclusively charitable, educational, or religious purpose
Want 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status for tax-deductible donations
Seeking foundation grants (most require 501(c)(3))
No profit distribution to owners/members
Must designate "public benefit" or "mutual benefit" at formation
Missouri LLCs are governed by the Missouri Limited Liability Company Act (§§347.010–347.187 RSMo).
Formation: Articles of Organization (§347.037)
Any person (member or non-member) can form an LLC by signing and filing Articles of Organization with the Missouri Secretary of State. The LLC comes into existence when the Articles are filed and effective.
Required Content for Missouri Articles of Organization
Requirement
Details
LLC Name
Must include "LLC," "L.L.C.," "LC," or "L.C." (§347.020)
Principal Office Address
Physical address (can be in or outside Missouri)
Registered Agent
Name and physical Missouri street address (no PO boxes)
Management Structure
Member-managed or manager-managed
Duration
Perpetual by default (unless limited duration specified)
Organizer
Name and address of organizer signing the Articles
Optional
Purpose, series language, indemnification provisions
Filing Fees & Processing
Filing Method
Fee
Processing Time
Online (geauxBIZ)
$50
≈24 hours (typically immediate to next business day)
Mail
$105
3–4 weeks plus mail transit time
✅ Cost Savings Tip: File online to save $55 and get your LLC approved in 24 hours instead of waiting 3-4 weeks by mail.
Operating Agreement (Functionally Required)
📋 Operating Agreement Best Practice:
While Missouri does not require you to file an operating agreement with the SoS, having a written operating agreement is strongly recommended / functionally required. The Missouri LLC Act treats the operating agreement (written or oral) as the core governing document.
Key provisions to address:
Member capital contributions and ownership percentages
Profit and loss allocation (can be disproportionate to ownership %)
Management structure (member-managed vs manager-managed)
Voting rights and quorum requirements
Transfer restrictions and buy-sell provisions
Fiduciary duty modifications (to extent permitted by statute)
Dissolution and liquidation procedures
Annual Reports – NOT REQUIRED for Missouri LLCs
✅ Missouri Advantage: No LLC Annual Reports!
Missouri does NOT require LLCs to file annual or biennial reports with the Secretary of State. This is a major compliance simplification and cost savings compared to most other states.
Ongoing LLC compliance in Missouri:
Maintain registered agent and registered office
File amendment if LLC name, registered agent, or management structure changes (≈$25 fee)
File series-creation attachments if forming new series (Series LLC only)
Keep internal records (operating agreement, member resolutions, etc.)
Tax Treatment
LLC Type
Default Federal Tax
Can Elect
Single-member LLC
Disregarded entity (Schedule C on owner's return)
C-corp or S-corp (Form 8832 or 2553)
Multi-member LLC
Partnership (Form 1065, K-1s to members)
C-corp or S-corp
Missouri Series LLCs (§347.186 RSMo)
🎯 What is a Series LLC?
Missouri's Series LLC statute (§347.186) allows an LLC to establish one or more designated "series" of members, managers, or LLC interests, each with:
Separate rights, powers, and duties
Separate business purposes or assets
Liability protection: Debts and liabilities of one series are NOT enforceable against the assets of another series or the parent LLC generally (if properly structured)
How Series LLCs Work in Missouri
1. Parent LLC Formation
Form a standard Missouri LLC (Articles of Organization + $50 filing fee).
Include in Articles and Operating Agreement: Language authorizing the creation of series.
2. Create Individual Series
File "Attachment creating a Series of a Series Limited Liability Company (LLC 1A)" with Missouri SoS for each series.
Required info:
Name of parent LLC
Name of series (must include "Series" and full LLC name)
Statement of purpose
Registered office/agent details
Liability Protection Requirements (Critical)
🚨 To Obtain Series Liability Shield, You MUST:
Include proper language in operating agreement establishing series and stating that liabilities of each series are enforceable only against that series' assets
Maintain separate records for each series (separate books, accounting, bank accounts)
File series attachment (LLC 1A) with Missouri SoS for each series
Use series names in contracts: When a series enters into a contract or incurs liability, identify the specific series (e.g., "ABC LLC, Series 1") not just the parent LLC
Failure to maintain proper separation may result in courts disregarding the series shield and holding the parent LLC or other series liable.
Series LLC Use Cases
✅ Ideal for Series LLC
Multiple rental properties: Each property in its own series; if tenant sues over property A, property B's assets are protected
Multi-venture businesses: Operate 3-4 different business lines under one LLC umbrella with liability separation
Investment portfolios: Segregate different investments or asset classes
Franchising: Each franchise location as a separate series
❌ Avoid Series LLC When
Single property/venture: Use standard LLC (simpler)
Not willing to maintain strict accounting separation: Series require separate books, bank accounts, and records
Out-of-state operations: Not all states recognize series LLCs; foreign qualification may be problematic
Lender/title company resistance: Some banks/title companies are unfamiliar with series LLCs
Series LLC vs Multiple Separate LLCs
Factor
Series LLC (1 parent + multiple series)
Multiple Separate LLCs
Formation cost
$50 (parent) + series attachment fees (lower per series)
$50 × number of LLCs
Annual reports
❌ None (Missouri advantage)
❌ None (Missouri advantage)
Separate EINs
⚠️ IRS unclear; consult tax advisor (may use one EIN or separate per series)
✅ Each LLC gets own EIN
Accounting complexity
High (must maintain strict separation between series)
Medium (separate entities, separate books)
Liability shield
✅ Yes (if properly maintained)
✅ Yes (each LLC is separate)
Best for
Large portfolios (5-10+ properties/ventures); cost optimization
Smaller portfolios; maximum legal clarity
Foreign LLCs (Registering to Do Business in Missouri)
If your LLC is formed in another state but conducts business in Missouri, you must file a Certificate of Authority (foreign LLC registration) with Missouri SoS.
Fee: Similar to domestic LLC (online vs mail options)
Required documents: Certificate of good standing from home state, foreign LLC application
Annual reports: Foreign LLCs also do NOT have annual report requirements in Missouri
Missouri Corporations & Nonprofits
General Business Corporations (Chapter 351, RSMo)
Formation: Articles of Incorporation (§351.055)
Corporations are formed by filing Articles of Incorporation with Missouri Secretary of State. Corporate existence begins when the Articles are filed.
Required Content for Articles of Incorporation (§351.055)
Corporate name (must include "Corporation," "Incorporated," "Company," "Limited," or abbreviation: Corp., Inc., Co., Ltd.)
Registered office address and registered agent name (physical Missouri street address)
Number of authorized shares (and, if more than one class, the number of shares and designations/rights of each class)
Incorporator(s) name and address
Optional Provisions (May Include in Articles)
Limitations on director liability (within statutory bounds)
Indemnification provisions for directors and officers
Supermajority voting requirements
Class voting rights
Preemptive rights for shareholders
Cumulative voting modifications
Corporate Filing Fees (Based on Authorized Capital)
Missouri corporation formation fees are calculated based on the authorized capital (number of shares × par value, or stated value if no par).
Authorized Capital
Fee
$30,000 or less
$58 (includes $3 certificate fee + $5 tech fund)
$30,001 – $40,000
$63
$40,001 – $50,000
$68
...
Scales by $10,000 brackets
$200,001+
$50 (first $30k) + $5 for each additional $10,000 (or fraction)
💡 Example Calculations:
10,000 shares @ $0.01 par value: Authorized capital = $100 → $58 fee
1,000,000 shares @ $0.001 par value: Authorized capital = $1,000 → $58 fee
100,000 shares @ $1 par value: Authorized capital = $100,000 → Scales per bracket (≈$80-$100 range)
Strategy: Many startups use low par value (e.g., $0.001/share) or no-par stock to minimize formation fees.
Corporations (for-profit and nonprofit) must file annual registration reports with Missouri SoS under §351.120 RSMo.
Filing Method
Fee
Due Date
Online
$20
End of incorporation anniversary month
Paper
$45
End of incorporation anniversary month
✅ Cost Savings: File annual reports online to save $25/year ($20 online vs $45 paper).
Corporate Governance
Missouri corporations follow standard corporate governance structures:
Shareholders: Elect directors, approve major transactions, exercise voting/inspection/appraisal rights
Board of Directors: Manage business and affairs; may delegate to officers and committees
Officers: CEO, CFO, Secretary, etc.; appointed by board to handle day-to-day operations
Tax Treatment
Tax Election
How It Works
C-Corporation (default)
Entity-level tax on corporate income (federal 21% + Missouri corporate tax); dividends taxed again to shareholders (double taxation)
S-Corporation (election)
Pass-through tax (no entity-level tax; income flows to shareholders on K-1); must meet IRS eligibility (≤100 shareholders, all U.S. individuals/estates/trusts, one class of stock)
Nonprofit Corporations (Chapter 355, RSMo)
Public Benefit vs Mutual Benefit Designation
🎯 Missouri Nonprofit Classification (Required at Formation):
Missouri nonprofit corporations must be designated as either:
Public Benefit Corporation: Organized primarily for charitable, educational, religious, scientific, or other public purposes (e.g., 501(c)(3) charities, foundations)
Mutual Benefit Corporation: Organized primarily for the benefit of members (e.g., trade associations, social clubs, homeowners associations)
Note: This is not the same as a Delaware-style "public benefit corporation" (PBC) for for-profit entities. Missouri's nonprofit public benefit designation is solely for nonprofits.
Formation
Filing: Articles of Incorporation with Missouri SoS
Fee: Varies (check current SoS fee schedule)
Required content: Name, purposes (charitable/educational/etc.), registered office/agent, public benefit or mutual benefit designation, directors/incorporators
Annual Reports
Nonprofit corporations must file annual registration reports (similar to for-profit corps).
Federal Tax-Exempt Status
⚠️ State Formation ≠ Federal Tax Exemption:
Forming a Missouri nonprofit corporation does not automatically grant federal tax-exempt status. To obtain 501(c)(3) or other tax-exempt status:
File IRS Form 1023 (501(c)(3) application) or Form 1024 (other exemptions)
Meet IRS requirements for charitable/exempt purposes, governance (e.g., no private inurement), and operations
Obtain IRS determination letter confirming exemption
Benefit Corporations for For-Profit Entities (Not Available in Missouri)
⚠️ Missouri Benefit Corporation Bills Not Yet Codified:
Missouri has introduced several benefit corporation bills:
SB 467, SB 624, HB 2669 – would create new §§351.1400–351.1435 RSMo for "benefit corporations"
Language: "creates new provisions allowing for the creation of benefit corporations"
Current status (as of 2025): These sections have not been codified. Missouri does NOT currently offer a separate benefit corporation filing type for for-profit companies.
Alternative for mission-driven for-profits:
Use standard Missouri corporation or LLC
Include tailored purpose/fiduciary language in Articles and bylaws
Consider external certification (e.g., B Corp certification from B Lab)
Professional Entities & Partnerships
Professional Corporations (Chapter 356, RSMo)
Missouri authorizes professional corporations (PCs) for licensed professionals under Chapter 356, RSMo.
Who May Form a Professional Corporation
Licensed professionals including:
Attorneys
Physicians and surgeons
Dentists
Chiropractors
Veterinarians
Certified Public Accountants (CPAs)
Architects
Professional engineers
Other professions subject to licensing board regulation
Formation & Ownership Restrictions
Purpose: PC must be organized solely for the practice of the licensed profession
Shareholders: Only licensed professionals in the same field (or entities composed of them) may be shareholders
Directors/Officers: Must be licensed professionals
Name: Must comply with licensing board rules (typically includes professional designation or "P.C." / "Professional Corporation")
Liability
🚨 No Malpractice Shield:
A professional corporation does not shield individual professionals from personal liability for their own malpractice or negligence. The PC limits liability for:
Other professionals' malpractice (no vicarious liability)
General business debts
Each professional remains personally liable for their own professional acts.
Formation Fee & Annual Reports
Formation fee: Same as general business corporation ($58+ based on authorized capital)
Annual reports: Required ($20 online / $45 paper)
Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs)
General partnerships can register as Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) under Missouri partnership statutes.
Formation
File registration/conversion with Missouri SoS
Fee: Scales by number of partners
Name requirement: Must include "LLP," "L.L.P.," "Registered Limited Liability Partnership," or similar designation
Liability Protection
LLP partners are NOT personally liable for partnership obligations arising from errors, omissions, negligence, incompetence, or malfeasance of another partner or employee. Each partner remains liable for their own acts.
Best Use Cases
Law firms: Lawyers want protection from other partners' malpractice
Accounting firms: CPAs shielded from co-partner negligence
Architecture/engineering firms: Professional liability isolation
Limited Partnerships (LPs) (Chapter 359, RSMo)
Structure
General partners: Manage the partnership and have unlimited personal liability
Limited partners: Contribute capital but do not participate in management; liability limited to their investment
Formation
File certificate of limited partnership with Missouri SoS
Fee: Varies (check current SoS fee schedule)
Name requirement: Must include "L.P.," "LP," "Limited Partnership," or similar designation
Best Use Cases
Real estate investments (passive investors + active GP)
Private equity/VC funds (fund managers as GP, investors as LPs)
Family investment structures
Limited Liability Limited Partnerships (LLLPs)
Missouri recognizes LLLPs (limited liability limited partnerships) – a hybrid structure where even the general partners have limited liability protection.
Treated under partnership statutes
Conversion/registration process with Missouri SoS
Provides full limited liability for all partners (GPs and LPs)
General Partnerships
Formation
No SoS filing required: Partnership arises by agreement (oral or written)
Optional fictitious name registration: $7 fee if doing business under a name other than partners' names
Liability
🚨 Joint & Several Liability: Each partner is jointly and severally liable for all partnership debts and obligations. One partner's actions can bind the entire partnership and expose all partners to personal liability.
Best Use Cases
Small professional services firms (if LLP not preferred)
Family businesses with high trust between partners
Simple collaborations where formality is minimal
Professional Entity Comparison: PC vs PLLC vs LLP
Factor
Professional Corporation (PC)
Professional LLC (if available)
LLP
Structure
Corporation (Chapter 351)
LLC (Chapter 347)
Partnership (Chapter 358/359)
Tax default
C-corp (can elect S-corp)
Pass-through (can elect C-corp/S-corp)
Pass-through (partnership)
Formality
High (board, bylaws, minutes)
Medium (operating agreement)
Low (partnership agreement)
Annual maintenance
Annual report ($20 online / $45 paper)
None (if LLC)
Varies (renewal/registration fees)
Liability shield
Yes (except own malpractice)
Yes (except own malpractice)
Yes (except own malpractice)
Best for
Traditional professional firms; S-corp tax planning
Modern professional firms; pass-through simplicity
Law/accounting firms; partnership culture
Formation Process & Fee Summary
Step-by-Step Formation by Entity Type
LLC Formation Steps
Choose LLC name (must include LLC/L.L.C./LC/L.C.)
Appoint registered agent (Missouri resident or entity with MO street address)
Draft operating agreement (strongly recommended; not filed)
File Articles of Organization with Missouri SoS ($50 online / $105 mail)
Obtain EIN from IRS (free, apply online)
Open business bank account
Register for Missouri taxes (if applicable)
Corporation Formation Steps
Choose corporate name (must include Corp./Inc./Co./Ltd.)
Appoint registered agent (Missouri resident or entity)
Draft bylaws (not filed; kept in corporate records)
File Articles of Incorporation ($58+ based on authorized capital)
Hold organizational meeting (adopt bylaws, elect directors/officers)
Issue stock certificates
Obtain EIN from IRS
File S-corp election (if desired; Form 2553 within 75 days)
Series LLC Formation Steps
Form parent LLC (Articles of Organization with series authorization language)
Include series provision in operating agreement
File series attachment (LLC 1A) for each series created
Maintain separate books and bank accounts for each series
Use series names in contracts (e.g., "ABC LLC, Series 1")
Professional Corporation Steps
Verify licensing board requirements for entity formation
Choose compliant corporate name
Ensure all shareholders are licensed in the profession
File Articles of Incorporation (designate as PC)
Obtain licensing board approval (if required)
Maintain professional liability insurance
Missouri Filing Fees Summary
Service
Fee
Notes
LLC Articles of Organization (online)
$50
≈24 hour processing
LLC Articles of Organization (mail)
$105
3-4 weeks processing
Corporation Articles of Incorporation
$58+
Scales by authorized capital; $58 for ≤$30k
Series LLC Attachment (LLC 1A)
Varies
Per series created
Name Reservation
$25
60 days, renewable up to 180 days
Fictitious Name (DBA)
$7
Optional; any entity type
Certified Copy / Good Standing Certificate
$10
Per document
LLC Amendment
≈$25
Name, RA, management structure changes
Corporation Annual Report (online)
$20
Due end of anniversary month
Corporation Annual Report (paper)
$45
Save $25 by filing online
LLC Annual Report
Not Required
Missouri advantage!
Optional Services & Add-Ons
Service
Cost
When Needed
Registered Agent Service (annual)
$100-$300/year
If you don't have Missouri address or want privacy/professional service
Operating Agreement (attorney-drafted)
Included in my packages
Strongly recommended for all LLCs
Corporate Bylaws (attorney-drafted)
Included in my packages
Required for corporations (not filed)
EIN Application
Free (DIY) / Included in my packages
Required for LLCs with employees or multi-member; corps always
S-Corp Election (Form 2553)
Included in Standard/Advanced packages
If electing S-corp tax treatment
Ongoing Compliance & CTA/BOI Status
Annual Compliance by Entity Type
Entity Type
Annual Report Required?
Fee (if applicable)
Due Date
LLC (domestic)
❌ No
N/A
N/A
Series LLC
❌ No
N/A
N/A
Foreign LLC
❌ No
N/A
N/A
Corporation (for-profit)
✅ Yes
$20 (online) / $45 (paper)
End of incorporation anniversary month
Nonprofit Corporation
✅ Yes
Check SoS schedule
End of anniversary month
Professional Corporation
✅ Yes
$20 (online) / $45 (paper)
End of anniversary month
General Partnership
❌ No
N/A
N/A
Limited Partnership
⚠️ Check statute
Varies
Varies
LLP
⚠️ Renewal required
Scales by # partners
Varies
Other Ongoing Compliance Requirements
All Missouri Entities Must:
Maintain registered agent and registered office at all times
File amendments if name, RA, or structure changes
Keep internal records (operating agreements, bylaws, resolutions, minutes, etc.)
Comply with tax filings (federal and Missouri state taxes)
Maintain separate bank accounts (don't commingle personal and business funds)
Corporations Specifically Must:
Hold annual shareholder meetings (or document written consents)
Hold board meetings quarterly or as needed
Maintain corporate records book (Articles, bylaws, minutes, stock ledger, etc.)
Issue stock certificates to shareholders
File annual reports ($20 online / $45 paper)
Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) & Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI)
✅ Major Update (March 21-26, 2025):
FinCEN issued an interim final rule that removed BOI reporting requirements for all U.S. companies and U.S. persons under the Corporate Transparency Act.
Domestic Missouri entities (LLCs, corporations, partnerships formed in Missouri):NO BOI reporting required as of March 2025
This is a massive simplification – you do NOT need to file beneficial ownership reports with FinCEN
Foreign Reporting Companies (Still Subject to BOI)
⚠️ Foreign entities registered in Missouri:
Entities formed under foreign law (e.g., Canadian corporation, Cayman Islands LLC) that register to do business in Missouri are still BOI reporting companies unless they qualify for a statutory exemption.
Deadlines for foreign reporting companies:
Already registered before March 21, 2025: File BOI report by April 25, 2025 (extended deadline)
Register on or after March 21, 2025: 30 days after registration becomes effective
CTA/BOI Exemptions (Foreign Entities)
Foreign entities may qualify for exemptions if they meet criteria such as:
Large operating company: >20 full-time U.S. employees, >$5M gross receipts/sales, physical U.S. office
SEC-registered issuer
Regulated entities: Banks, credit unions, broker-dealers, investment companies, etc.
Foreign entity registered to do business in Missouri
✅ Yes (unless exempt)
⚠️ CTA Status is Fluid:
The Corporate Transparency Act and BOI reporting rules have been subject to significant changes, court challenges, and interim rules. The information above reflects the status as of the March 2025 interim final rule.
Best practice: Check FinCEN's BOI page (fincen.gov/boi) for the latest updates, and consult with your attorney if you have a foreign entity or complex ownership structure.
My Services – Missouri Entity Formation
I handle Missouri entity formations as an attorney-led service. You work directly with me—an experienced business attorney—through the entire process.
What's included: State filing fees and a registered agent (state requirement) fee for one year. A company (LLC or Corporation) formed in one of the standard-fee states (DE, CA, WY, SC) at the base price. Formation in premium-fee states (TX, MA, NV, NY, IL, TN) is available with an additional fee to cover higher state costs.
Service Packages
Starter
$500
Best for: Single-owner businesses or simple partnerships using standard templates with basic information inserted.
Delivery Time
14 days
Number of Revisions
0
Includes:
EIN (Tax ID Number)
Basic Bylaws/Operating Agreement
Standard
$750
Perfect for: Most businesses requiring customized founding documents with professional guidance on entity type, state selection, and taxation.
Delivery Time
5 days
Number of Revisions
2
Includes:
EIN (Tax ID Number)
Customized Bylaws/Operating Agreement
30min Consultation
Advanced
$850
Ideal for: Complex business structures requiring sophisticated legal frameworks, multiple owners, investors, or specialized provisions.