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LLC Filing Fees in Missouri

In Missouri, articles of organization cost $45 to file online or $100 on paper, and LLCs do not have to file an annual report.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Missouri at a glance

Formation filing fee
$45 online, $100 paper
Fees are waived for certain Missouri National Guard or active duty military members.
Annual or biennial report fee
$0 (no report)
The Secretary of State says LLCs do not have to file an annual report.
Report frequency
No report
Missouri LLCs do not file annual reports with the Secretary of State.

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The rules in Missouri

How much does it cost to form an LLC in Missouri?

Formation filing fee in Missouri: $45 online, $100 paper. Fees are waived for certain Missouri National Guard or active duty military members.

How much is the LLC annual report fee in Missouri?

Annual or biennial report fee in Missouri: $0 (no report). The Secretary of State says LLCs do not have to file an annual report.

How often must an LLC file a report in Missouri?

Report frequency in Missouri: No report. Missouri LLCs do not file annual reports with the Secretary of State.

Where do the Missouri LLC filing fees come from?

The rules above come from RSMo 347.179. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

Filing fees are often set in a state fee schedule and can change. Check the secretary of state's current fee schedule before you file, and expect extra charges for optional services such as expedited processing, certified copies, or name reservations.

Missing a required report or tax payment can lead to late fees and, after a period, administrative dissolution or loss of good standing. Put the due date on a calendar from the day the LLC is formed, since the first report may be due within the first year.

An LLC formed in one state that does business in another state may need to register there as a foreign LLC. That registration usually carries its own filing fee and its own report obligations in the second state.

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