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Corporation Filing Fees in Missouri

In Missouri, filing articles of incorporation costs $53 for up to $30,000 of authorized shares, and the annual registration report costs $15 online or $40 on paper.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Missouri at a glance

Articles of incorporation fee
$53 minimum
$50 plus a $3 certificate fee, and $5 more per extra $10,000 of shares. A $5 technology fee may be added through December 31, 2026.
Annual report fee
$15 online, $40 paper
A $5 technology fee may be added through December 31, 2026. Biennial reports cost $80 on paper or $30 online.
Report frequency
Every year (two-year option)
Due in the month of incorporation. The Secretary of State may let corporations file every two years instead.

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The rules in Missouri

How much does it cost to file articles of incorporation in Missouri?

Articles of incorporation fee in Missouri: $53 minimum. $50 plus a $3 certificate fee, and $5 more per extra $10,000 of shares. A $5 technology fee may be added through December 31, 2026.

What is the annual report fee for a corporation in Missouri?

Annual report fee in Missouri: $15 online, $40 paper. A $5 technology fee may be added through December 31, 2026. Biennial reports cost $80 on paper or $30 online.

How often does a corporation in Missouri have to file a report with the state?

Report frequency in Missouri: Every year (two-year option). Due in the month of incorporation. The Secretary of State may let corporations file every two years instead.

Where do the Missouri corporation filing fees come from?

The rules above come from Mo. Rev. Stat. 351.065, Mo. Rev. Stat. 351.120, Mo. Rev. Stat. 351.122, Mo. Rev. Stat. 351.125 and Mo. Rev. Stat. 351.127. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

Shares without par value count as $1 per share when computing the incorporation fee.

What this means in practice

Check the filing office's current fee schedule before you file. Fees are set by statute but can change, and some offices add separate charges for expedited processing, certified copies, name reservations, or paying by card.

Note the report due date when the corporation is formed. Missing a periodic report can lead to late fees, loss of good standing, and eventually administrative dissolution, which can affect contracts and lawsuits.

The formation fee is only one part of the cost. Franchise or privilege taxes, publication requirements, and local business licenses are often separate, so budget for them as well.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.