Short answer: File Registration of a Foreign Limited Liability Company with the Missouri Secretary of State, Corporations Division for $105, and name a Missouri registered agent.
We've pulled these figures from the Missouri Secretary of State, Corporations Division's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
Registering an out-of-state LLC in Missouri
File Registration of a Foreign Limited Liability Company with the Missouri Secretary of State, Corporations Division ($105). You'll usually need a certificate of good standing from your home state and a Missouri registered agent.
Must continuously maintain a registered agent with a Missouri street address.
How Missouri compares
Missouri's foreign LLC registration fee is $105. That's the 17th lowest of 47 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $150, so Missouri comes in $45 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $105 | 31 of 47 |
| Arkansas | $300 | 6 of 47 |
| Iowa | $100 | 33 of 47 |
| Kentucky | $90 | 42 of 47 |
| Nebraska | Varies | Not confirmed |
| Indiana | $107 | 30 of 47 |
Missouri fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| None required | $0 | none, None |
| Registration of a Foreign Limited Liability Company | $105 | For LLCs formed in another state |
Foreign LLC registration: Missouri questions
Do I need to register my out-of-state LLC in Missouri?
If your LLC is "transacting business" in Missouri (for example, an office, employees or ongoing operations there), you generally must register as a foreign LLC with the Missouri Secretary of State, Corporations Division.
How much does foreign LLC registration cost in Missouri?
$105 to file Registration of a Foreign Limited Liability Company.
Does a foreign LLC need a registered agent in Missouri?
Yes. Every registered LLC needs an agent with a physical address in Missouri. Must continuously maintain a registered agent with a Missouri street address.
Does a foreign LLC file the Missouri annual report too?
Check the state requirements for foreign entities.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.
Still being confirmed with the state: ra.self allowed, dissolution.tax clearance.