How Much Does It Cost to Form a Missouri LLC?
Missouri is one of the lowest LLC filing fees in the country. But the state filing fee is only part of the picture. This page breaks down every cost you'll encounter — formation, ongoing compliance, and optional services — so there are no surprises.
State Filing Fee
The Missouri Secretary of State charges $50 to file your Articles of Organization. This is a one-time fee paid when you form the LLC. At $50, Missouri is one of the cheapest states to file in.
Annual / Recurring State Fees
Missouri does not require an annual report from LLCs. This is one of a handful of states with no recurring state filing obligation for standard LLCs.
Missouri tax note: No annual report requirement and no franchise tax for LLCs — Missouri is one of four states with no ongoing annual LLC fees (with AZ, NM, OH).
Registered Agent Cost
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Get StartedEvery Missouri LLC is required to maintain a registered agent. Registered agent service is $99/year — a separate service from LLC formation.
Expedited Processing
If you need your LLC formed faster, the Missouri Secretary of State offers expedited processing for $50. This typically reduces the turnaround from 3-5 business days to Same day.
Full Cost Table
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Our formation service fee | $199 | Preparing and filing your Articles of Organization |
| State filing fee | $50 | One-time, paid to the Missouri Secretary of State |
| Annual report | $0 | Not required in this state |
| Registered Agent service | $99/year | Optional add-on, separate from formation |
| Expedited processing | $50 | Optional — reduces turnaround to Same day |
First-Year Cost Summary
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Get StartedForming through us runs $199 (our service fee) + $50 (state filing fee) = $249 for your first year, covering the full preparation and filing of your formation document with the state. Add registered agent service at $99/year if you'd like us to handle that too, bringing your first-year total to $348.
Ongoing Annual Costs
After year one, your ongoing costs are: $99 (registered agent service only — no state annual report).
How We Compare
Many LLC formation services charge similar-priced services but then tack on upsells: compliance packages, rush fees, unnecessary add-ons. Our service covers preparing and filing your formation document with the state.