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Business Entity Formation
Business entities are formed by registration with the Missouri Secretary of State.
Limited Liability Company
Filing a Domestic LLC (for profit company, first registered in Missouri) is a $105 initial filing fee, $0 annual fee, and may be submitted online. Expedited service is not available. LLCs are not required to file an annual report.
Filing a Foreign LLC (for profit company, first registered elsewhere) is a $105 initial filing fee, $0 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited service is not available. LLCs are not required to file an annual report.
Corporation
Filing a Domestic Corporation (for profit company, first registered in Missouri) is a $58 initial filing fee, $45 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited service is not available. For corporations incorporated or qualified on or after July 1, 2003, the annual report is due at the end of the month that the
Filing a Foreign Corporation (for profit company, first registered elsewhere) is a $155 initial filing fee, $45 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited service is not available. For corporations incorporated or qualified on or after July 1, 2003, the annual report is due at the end of the month that the
Sole Proprietor
A sole proprietor business does not require registration with the state.
DBA (Doing Business As) or Fictitious Business Name
Missouri allows individuals and businesses to register a fictitious business name. This process is administered at the State level. For more information on DBAs in Missouri visit this website.
Business Licenses
Many municipalities and/or counties require that businesses obtain a business license before opening a business in their city or county. There are also some state agencies that require a license for specific types of businesses. Visit this website to find out more.
Professional Licenses
There are a number of professions that require a state license in Missouri. For more information on professional licenses, visit this website. The division provides administrative support to 39 professional licensing boards and commissions responsible for licensing and regulating the activities of approximately 400,000 Missourians representing 240 different trades and professions.
State Income Tax
Missouri does have a state income tax for individuals. Missouri does have a state income tax for corporations. Visit this website for more information on business income taxes in Missouri.
Missouri does have a franchise tax for corporations. Franchise tax is a tax that corporations pay in advance for doing business within the state.
State Sales Tax
Missouri does have a state sales tax. Visit this website for more information on sales taxes in Missouri. Apply for an Missouri sales tax permit here.
Employer Assistance
The state of Missouri administers labor and employment issues through the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.
Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment insurance information for employers in Missouri is available at this website.
Unemployment insurance information for workers in Missouri is available at this location.
Workers' Compensation
Information for employers in Missouri regarding Worker's Compensation is available from the Missouri Division of Workers' Compensation website.
Occupational Health & Safety
Missouri provides Occupational Health & Safety support through Misssouri Department of Labor Standards. Visit their website.
Resources for Starting a Business in Missouri