Short answer: $50 to file, about $50 in year one, and about $0 a year after that. $50 in the first year (online).
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.
First year vs every year after
Year one
$50
$50 in the first year (online).
Each year after
$0
Recurring annual government cost is exactly $0.
With a formation service
| Route | Upfront | Registered agent |
|---|---|---|
| File it yourself | $50 | You serve, or hire one separately |
| Northwest | $89 | Included year one, then $125/yr |
| Bizee Basic | $50 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
| Bizee Standard | $249 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
How Missouri compares
Missouri's LLC filing fee is $50. That's the 4th lowest of 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $104, so Missouri comes in $54 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $50 | 44 of 51 |
| Arkansas | $45 | 49 of 51 |
| Iowa | $50 | 44 of 51 |
| Kentucky | $40 | 50 of 51 |
| Nebraska | $100 | 30 of 51 |
| Indiana | $95 | 37 of 51 |
Missouri fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (Form LLC-1) | $50 | Filing online costs $50, while filing by paper costs $105. Both fees include a $5 Technology Trust Fund surcharge. Card payments add a 2% plus $0.25 convenience fee. |
| None required | $0 | none, None |
| Name reservation (optional) | $25 | 60 days |
| Change of registered agent | $10 | Changing the registered agent costs $10. |
| Amendment | $25 | |
| Certificate of good standing | $10 | |
| Registration of a Foreign Limited Liability Company | $105 | For LLCs formed in another state |
| Notice of Winding Up (LLC-13) and Articles of Termination (LLC-5) | $50 | |
| DBA / assumed name | $7 | state |
LLC cost and fees: Missouri questions
What is the Missouri LLC filing fee?
$50 for Articles of Organization (Form LLC-1). Filing online costs $50, while filing by paper costs $105. Both fees include a $5 Technology Trust Fund surcharge. Card payments add a 2% plus $0.25 convenience fee.
How much does a Missouri LLC cost per year?
About $0 a year in state fees. Recurring annual government cost is exactly $0.
Is it cheaper to file a Missouri LLC myself?
Yes, filing directly costs only the state fee. Services add convenience, a registered agent address and reminders. Northwest charges $39 plus the state fee, and Bizee's Basic package is $0 plus the state fee.
How much does expedited filing cost in Missouri?
No official expedited service fee for LLC formations.
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.