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. $50 online, $105 by mail. One of four states with no ongoing annual LLC fees (with AZ, NM, OH). No franchise tax for LLCs.
Registered Agent Cost
Every Missouri LLC is required to maintain a registered agent. With our formation package, the first year of registered agent service is included. After that, ongoing service is $99/year.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | First year included with formation |
| Expedited processing | $50 | Optional — reduces turnaround to Same day |
First-Year Cost Summary
If you form through us, your first-year cost is $199 — that covers our formation service, the $50 state fee, first-year registered agent service, operating agreement, and EIN assistance. There's nothing hidden.
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 $199-level fees but then tack on upsells: compliance packages, rush fees, unnecessary add-ons. Our fee is straightforward — $199 covers everything you need to get your Missouri LLC filed and operational.