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Date: 07/06/2015 | Category: | Author: Jakub Vele

Mississippi LLC (Limited Liability Company)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mississippi Corporations.

Mississippi Registered Agent

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Mississippi Registered Agent / Resident Agent

Pricing $89.00 per year, special for pre-pay $40 per year

Don’t get fooled by companies claiming the lowest price and increasing it later. Our pricing is very simple. We charge $89 per year. We also have few specials. Whenever you decide to pre-pay additional years you get them for $40/year.

New Company

starting business
(new corporation, LLC, etc.)

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Change of Agent

changing existing
agent to us

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Renewals

existing clients
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Why you need a Registered Agent?

Mississippi State laws require business entities to maintain a Resident Agent in the state that you form your business. The agent’s name and office address are included in the Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization to give public notice of where to send important documents to your business entity.

If you need Registered agent in other State than Mississippi click here.
We offer Registered Agent service in all 50 States.

State Fee for changing Mississippi Registered Agent

For Corps: Resignation of Registered Agent – $0.00
Office Change for Registered Agent – $10.00.
For LLCs: Appointment for Registered Agent: $25.00.
Change of Registered Agent – $25.00.

Registered Agent Requirements

A registered agent in Mississippi may be an individual resident of this state, a domestic corporation, nonprofit corporation or LLC or a foreign corporation, nonprofit corporation or LLC authorized to transact business in this state. In each case, the business office must be identical with the registered office.

Mississippi Annual Report

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Annual Reports for Mississippi Corporations & LLCs

The annual report for corporations is due April 15st and the cost is $27 if filed online.

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES MUST FILE ANNUAL REPORTS STARTING IN 2011
The deadline for completing the report is April 15st. There is no state fee.
If you need help, we can file annual report for you. If you would like to order our service, please click on the following link:

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Additional Services

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Mississippi Additional Services

TAX ID (Employment Identification Number - EIN) - FREE

Self-Service: Obtaining a Tax ID number doesn’t cost any money. You can apply by phone, fax or mail. You can also call toll free at (800) 829 4933 and get EIN instantly over the phone. If you apply by fax, it takes about 4-5 business days. If you apply by mail, it takes about 3-4 weeks. Please find information about Tax ID – EIN here.

Full Service: Do you need assistance with obtaining a tax ID? We can help prepare the form and obtain the tax ID for $45. Order here Tax ID.

S CORPORATION STATUS ELECTION

What is “S Corporation”?: An “S Corporation” is a corporation that elects to be taxed under Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code and receives IRS approval of its request for Subchapter S status. As a legal entity (an artificial person), the S corporation is separate and distinct from the corporation’s owners (the stockholders). Under Nevada incorporation law, there is no distinction between a C corporation and an S corporation. The incorporation process is the same. However, the two type of corporate entities are subject to differing federal and state tax treatment. Our cost is $45. Order S Corporation filing here.

CORPORATE KITS

Corporate kits start at only $82.50. LLC and INC. Click here to order corporate/LLC kits for any U.S. state.

FINCEN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP INFORMATION REPORTING

We can help you submit the filing with FinCEN for your company. Companies formed in 2024 have 90 days to file initial reports after receiving official notification of their creation. Companies existing before 2024 have a deadline of January 1, 2025, for their initial reports. Those established after 2025 will have 30 days to file initial reports after registration.

Let IncParadise efficiently and affordably handle your BOI reporting with FinCEN, allowing you to focus on running your business and avoid costly compliance mistakes.

MISSISSIPPI CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING

A certificate of good standing (certificate of existence) is a document issued by the Secretary of State certifying that your corporation does exist legally and that it is in good standing with the state. We can obtain one for you. The fee is $89 + state fee.

MISSISSIPPI APOSTILLE

In 1981, the United States joined the 1961 Hague Convention abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents. The Convention provides for the authentication of public (including notarized) documents to be used in countries that have joined the convention. Apostille of Articles of Incorporation or other document is issued by the Secretary of State. Price is $89 + state fee.

MISSISSIPPI REINSTATEMENT OF CORPORATION/LLC

If your charter was revoked and you want reinstate the company, you have to pay all due fees and penalties and file appropriate annual reports.

Do you need somebody to handle reinstatement for you? Please contact us! We charge $89. We can find out how much money you owe for state fees.

MISSISSIPPI AMENDMENTS OF ARTICLES

There are times when a business needs to change the information included in the Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization. To do this, you need to file an amendment with the Mississippi Secretary of State. Some reasons a business may need to file an amendment are to change the company’s name, to expand or alter the company’s business purpose, or to change the number of authorized shares or par value (for corporations only).

Do you need somebody to handle the filing of amendment for you? Please contact us! We charge $89 + state fees. Pay by PayPal (our email address is paypal@https://incparadise.net).

FOREIGN QUALIFICATION (all U.S. states)

Registration of foreign company qualifying to conduct business in other states: If your company expects to transact business outside your state of formation, your company may be required to qualify as a “foreign corporation” or “foreign LLC.” We can file the necessary paperwork to qualify your business as a foreign corporation or LLC in any of the 50 states.

Do you need somebody to handle foreign qualification for you? Please contact us!

Read more information about Foreign Qualification here
Foreign qualification fees

U.S. ADDRESS FOR PERSONAL OR BUSINESS USE AND MAIL FORWARDING

Do you need U.S. street address as your mailing address. Mail is forwarded once a week. We offer mail forwarding service based in Las Vegas, NV.

There are two options:
$150 per year. $2.50 per mailout plus postage.
$99 per year. $5.50 per mailout plus postage.

To order mail forwarding, click here.

BUSINESS LICENSE REPORT

Business licenses are mandatory for every business in the USA to operate legally. You may require federal, state, local licenses, permits, and tax regulations for your business.

Obtaining business licenses and permits is a daunting and time-consuming process as it entirely depends on the business industry, location, etc. IncParadise makes the business license process easy for you by delivering a report that lists the required federal, state, local licenses, permits, and tax regulations. Our expert research team searches, identifies and verifies the local, state, and federal licenses and permit requirements for your business type and location. They then send you the report with a list of these business license requirements so that you can save yourself time and effort.

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TOLL-FREE NUMBERS

We offer the best toll-free numbers on the market. Nationwide businesses, mid-sized and small businesses, and families can order toll-free 800 services and get a number that rings directly to your home or business. Redirect it to your fax machine or cell phone and back as you change locations. Track calls on the Internet in real time. Select an easily remembered vanity number for your business. You will get: custom routing, voice mail, inbound faxing, website account management, call recording, lead generation, vanity numbers, national toll-free database search and much more!

More information here.

FAQ

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Mississippi Incorporation Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to reserve a corporate name?

No, but it is recommended to reserve a name prior to filing to ensure that it remains available during the incorporation process.

How do I reserve a corporate name?

The reservation of your corporate name will be handled by IncParadise and is included in the price of our service.

Do I have to renew my name registration?

No. Only foreign corporations are required to register their names annually if conducting business in the state.

How do I incorporate in Mississippi?

When using our service, IncParadise will file, on your behalf, the required administrative forms and articles of incorporation with the appropriate state agency.

Is a registered agent required?

Yes. The registered agent must maintain a business office that is identical to the registered office, and must be either (1) an individual residing in Mississippi or (2) a corporation or limited liability company with authority to transact business in this state As part of our ongoing service, IncParadise does provide a registered agent service option that you can select during the online registration process.

How many Incorporators are required to form a corporation in Mississippi?

One or more are required.

How many Directors are required to start a corporation in Mississippi?

One or more as defined in the bylaws.

Are corporations in Mississippi required to file an Annual Report?

Yes. A report must be filed each year within 60 days of the anniversary of its incorporation or authorization to transact business, or by another date established by the Secretary of State.

Didn’t find answer to your question? Email as at info@incparadise.com

Why Mississippi?

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Why incorporate in Mississippi

Business Information & Rankings

  • U.S. News and World Report’s economic ranking of the 50 states listed Mississippi 8th in the nation.
  • Mississippi has been experiencing its most sustained level of economic growth ever. Over 109,000 new jobs have been created in the last five years with a total capital investment of over $19.1 billion.

Cost of Living Index

For Jackson, MS (2005):Index Score
Composite:86.5
Housing:72.3
Utilities:105.1
Misc. Goods & Services:91.5

Crime Rate

Mississippi has the 25th lowest overall crime ranking in the U.S. (FBI, 2004)

Fees & Taxes

Business Inventory Tax
Business inventory is taxed. Counties or cities may exempt products, including finished products, owned by or remaining in the hands of any manufacturer, its subsidiary, or any distributor or wholesale machinery.

Corporate Income Tax

First$5.0003.0 %
Next$5.0004.0 %
Over$10.0005.0 %

Companies establishing or transferring regional or national headquarters to Mississippi may be eligible for five-year state income tax credits of $1,000 for each new job created and full sales tax exemptions for direct purchases of construction materials, machinery, and equipment for the headquarters facility.

Personal Income Tax
Mississippi’s personal income tax system consists of three separate brackets. The first $5,000 is taxed at 3%. The next $5,000 is taxed at 4%. A top rate of 5% starts at an income level of $10,000.

Personal Property Tax
Taxable. Most intangibles are exempt. However, Mississippi levies an intangible tax on notes with usurious (excessively high) interest.
Mississippi is one of the 38 states that collect property taxes at both the state and local levels.

State Sales and Use Tax
Base Rate: 7%
Machinery Rate: 1.5%

Reduced rates are available for the sales of manufacturing machinery and manufacturing machine parts.

Unemployment Insurance
Mississippi’s new employers’ rate is 2.7% for 3 years.