Missouri LLC Cost (2026)

See Missouri LLC costs in 2026, including state filing fees, recurring fees, registered agent, EIN, taxes, licenses, and common add-on costs.

LLC Route Editorial Team

Reviewed against official state and federal resources.

Updated July 28, 2026

Educational guide, not legal or tax advice.

Missouri LLC cost depends heavily on how you file. A domestic Missouri LLC costs $50 online or $105 by paper for the Articles of Organization. Missouri LLCs do not file a standard Secretary of State annual report.

Educational note: This guide is for general informational purposes only. It is not legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice. Confirm current requirements with Missouri Secretary of State, Missouri Department of Revenue, Missouri Department of Labor, local agencies, IRS, and qualified professionals.

Most people need this first

If you are trying to decide…	Short answer
Articles of Organization online	$50
Articles of Organization by paper	$105
Standard LLC annual report	$0 / not required
Registered agent required?	Yes
Name reservation	$25
Change registered agent or office	$10 for most entities
Fictitious name	$7
EIN	$0 from IRS
DOR tax registration	Separate when tax accounts apply

For many Missouri LLCs, the practical order is:

Search name -> choose registered agent -> file Articles of Organization online if possible -> create operating agreement -> get EIN if needed -> register Missouri DOR tax accounts if selling, withholding, or other tax accounts apply -> register unemployment tax account if liable -> check local and industry licenses

Missouri LLC cost at a glance

Cost or requirement	Amount	What to know
Articles of Organization online	$50	Lowest standard domestic LLC filing method
Articles of Organization paper	$105	Paper filing costs $55 more
Standard LLC annual report	$0	Missouri SOS FAQ says LLCs do not file annual reports
Name reservation	$25	Optional; up to 60 days and renewable twice
Registered agent/office change	$10	General fee schedule amount for most entities
Fictitious name	$7	For a DBA-style public name
EIN	$0	Free directly from IRS
Missouri DOR registration	No ordinary LLC formation fee	Register when sales tax, withholding, or other accounts apply
Local or industry licenses	Varies	Depends on city, county, and activity

Formation filing cost

Missouri Secretary of State’s fee schedule lists Chapter 347 LLC certificates at $105 by paper and $50 online for domestic LLCs. The Secretary of State FAQ also highlights that online Articles of Organization save $55 compared with paper filing.

The LLC filing does not include:

Registered agent service
EIN filing help from a private company
Missouri Department of Revenue tax registration
Sales tax, vendor’s use tax, consumer’s use tax, or withholding accounts
Unemployment tax account
Fictitious name registration
City or county business license
Professional or industry license
Operating agreement

Annual report cost

Missouri is unusual in a good way for LLC maintenance: the Secretary of State FAQ says limited liability companies do not have to file annual reports. That means there is no ordinary Missouri SOS LLC annual report fee.

Do not confuse this with taxes or licenses. A Missouri LLC may still need income tax filings, sales tax filings, withholding filings, unemployment reports, local renewals, or industry license renewals depending on what it does.

Cost FAQ

How much does it cost to start a Missouri LLC?

The standard domestic LLC filing is $50 online or $105 by paper.

Does Missouri have an LLC annual report fee?

No standard Secretary of State annual report applies to Missouri LLCs.

Does formation include tax registration?

No. Missouri DOR registration is separate when sales tax, withholding, or other tax accounts apply.

Is EIN free?

Yes. EINs are free when requested directly from IRS.

Official resources

TimeSee Missouri LLC processing time factors in 2026, including online filing, paper filing, name issues, registered agent mistakes, EIN timing, and next steps.NameLearn how to search a Missouri LLC name in 2026, check distinguishability, avoid name rejection, and separate legal names from DBAs, domains, and trademarks.Registered AgentUnderstand Missouri registered agent rules for LLCs in 2026, including who can serve, address requirements, privacy tradeoffs, and when to use a service.ArticlesLearn how to file the Missouri LLC formation document in 2026, what information to prepare, what the filing fee covers, and what to do after approval.AgreementLearn what a Missouri LLC operating agreement should cover in 2026, why banks and partners ask for it, and how it supports ownership and management.EINLearn when a Missouri LLC needs an EIN in 2026, how to apply through the IRS for free, and how EIN timing affects banking, payroll, and tax accounts.

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