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Missouri LLC Cost Calculator

US rates · checked 18 Oct 2026

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Leave at $0 if you or someone with an address in the state acts as your registered agent.

Off: the first report or tax is counted from year 2. Check the state's due date; some bill it in the year you form.

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For example name reservation, publication, an operating agreement or a DBA.

Missouri LLC cost over 3 years
$50.00
$50.00to form
$0.00state fees a year
$0total $50.00
  • Filing fee
Missouri filing fee · Articles of Organization / Certificate of Formation$50.00
Recurring state fee · no recurring state report$0.00
Registered agent × 3$0.00
Other one-time costs$0.00
Total over 3 years$50.00

Articles are $50 online or $105 on paper; Missouri LLCs do not file annual reports.

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How the Missouri LLC cost calculation works

How much is an LLC in Missouri? $50 to file with the state, then no recurring state report. With no paid registered agent, the first year costs $50 in state fees and three years cost $50. Add a registered agent or other costs to see your own total.

  1. File with the state: $50

    Missouri charges $50 for a standard LLC filing. Expedited processing costs extra.

  2. No recurring state report

    Missouri doesn't require a recurring report for LLCs.

  3. Registered agent: free if you act as your own

    Every LLC needs a registered agent with a physical address in Missouri. You can be your own, or pay a service a yearly fee; enter it above.

  4. Other costs depend on your business

    Articles are $50 online or $105 on paper; Missouri LLCs do not file annual reports.

Worked example. Over 3 years, a Missouri LLC with no paid registered agent costs $50 in state fees: the $50 filing fee.

Missouri LLC Cost FAQ

How much is an LLC in Missouri?

$50 to form, then no recurring state report. With no paid registered agent, the first year costs $50 in state fees and three years cost $50. A paid registered agent and any publication or license fees are on top.

What is the Missouri LLC filing fee?

$50 for a standard filing of the formation document, checked on the official Missouri site on 18 Oct 2026.

Does Missouri charge an annual fee for LLCs?

No recurring state report for LLCs. Articles are $50 online or $105 on paper; Missouri LLCs do not file annual reports.

How much does a Missouri LLC cost per year?

Missouri charges no recurring state fee, so the yearly cost is a registered agent if you pay one, plus any local licenses.

How does Missouri compare with other states?

Missouri's filing fee is $50. 3 of the 50 states and DC charge less to file, and 7 others charge the same $50. The median filing fee is $100, and fees run from $35 to $500.

Do I need to pay for a registered agent?

No. You can act as your own registered agent if you have a physical address in the state and are available in business hours. A service costs extra each year.

Are there other costs to start an LLC?

An EIN from the IRS is free. You may also need a local business license, a DBA, or a professional operating agreement.

Sources: Missouri official source 1 · Missouri official source 2 · IRS: Get an employer identification number (free)

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