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Missouri LLC cost

Forming an LLC in Missouri costs $50 in state filing fees. Expect about $50 in known state charges in year one and $0 a year after that.

Last checked October 28, 2026 · core fees verified on official state pages.

Missouri LLC fee table

ItemFeeHow oftenStatus
Online formation filing$50One timeverified source
Annual report (not required for LLCs)$0annualverified source
Name reservation (optional)not verifiedOne timeunverified
Expedited processing (optional)Not verifiedPer filingunverified
Foreign LLC registration (out-of-state LLCs)$105One timeunverified secondary source
Registered agent$0 if you serve yourself; typically $100–150/yr paidYearlytypical market range

Deadlines

No annual report.

Cheapest legal way to form in Missouri

  • File online directly with the state; a paid service is optional.
  • Be your own registered agent if you have a Missouri street address.
  • Skip name reservation and expedite unless you need them.
  • Get your EIN free from the IRS.

Missouri LLC cost calculator

1Where will you form your LLC?

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2What it costs

Missouri LLC cost FAQ

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

The state filing fee for the online formation filing is $50. Known state charges in year one come to about $50, before optional services.

What are the ongoing state fees for a Missouri LLC?

Annual report (not required for LLCs) $0 (annual). Averaged per year that is about $0.

When is the Missouri LLC report due?

No annual report.

Does Missouri require LLC newspaper publication?

No. Missouri has no newspaper publication requirement for LLCs (only New York, Arizona and Nebraska do).

Can I be my own registered agent in Missouri?

Usually yes, if you have a physical street address in Missouri (not a P.O. box) where you can accept legal papers during business hours. Paid agents typically cost about $100–150 a year.

How much does it cost to register an out-of-state LLC in Missouri?

Foreign LLC registration costs $105 (per a secondary source; not confirmed on the official page in our latest check), plus Missouri's ongoing report fees.

Sources

Checked October 28, 2026. Fees change; confirm on the official site before filing.

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