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

Missouri LLC (Limited Liability Company)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Missouri Corporations.

Missouri Registered Agent

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Missouri 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.

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Why you need a Registered Agent?

Missouri 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 Missouri click here.
We offer Registered Agent service in all 50 States.

State Fee for changing Missouri Registered Agent

Change in Registered Agent or Resignation of a Registered Agent: $10.00

Registered Agent Requirements

A registered agent in Missouri may be: (1) an individual, resident of this state, whose business office is identical with such registered office, or (2) a domestic or foreign corporation authorized to do business in this state, and whose business office is identical with such registered office.

Missouri Annual Report

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Annual Reports for Missouri Corporations & LLCs

The annual report for a corporation is due annually in the month of incorporation. The cost is $20 online or $45 by paper. There are no filing requirements for LLCs.

If you need help, we can file the annual report for you. If you would like to use our service, please click on the following link:

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Additional Services

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Missouri 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.

MISSOURI 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.

MISSOURI 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.

MISSOURI 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.

MISSOURI 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 Missouri 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!

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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.

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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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LOCAL VOICE MAIL AND FAX. FAX TO EMAIL

We offer brand-new local voice mail or fax number. We will also issue you a password that will allow you to access the voice mail system in order to retrieve messages and/or set up your own customized greeting. Faxes can be forwarded to your email. Service available in MISSOURI: St. Louis. More details about local voice mail and fax services.

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!

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FAQ

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Missouri 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.

How do I incorporate in Missouri?

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

Is a registered agent required?

Yes. An agent may be either an individual who is a resident of Missouri and whose business office is identical with the entity’s registered office, or it may be a corporation authorized to transact business in Missouri and which has a business office identical with the entity’s registered office. 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 Missouri?

One or more are required.

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

A board of directors shall consist of one or more individuals with the number specified or fixed in the articles of incorporation or bylaws.

Are corporations in Missouri required to file an Annual Report?

Yes. A report must be filed each year in the month of incorporation or qualification, except for the first calendar year of incorporation.

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

Incorporate in Missouri

Date: 10/09/2018 | Category: | Author: Jakub Vele

Incorporate in Missouri

Why is incorporation in Missouri a good business decision? Missouri has a stable economy supported by robust infrastructure and a good business climate. The percentage change in real GDP of the state from Q4-2017 to Q1-2018 was a healthy 2.4 percent. The Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the state in 2017 was at $263.1 billion. This is a healthy growth as compared to the -1.2 percent in 2011. This continued positive growth of the economy is being driven by core industries like agriculture, manufacturing, and healthcare.

Why Choose Missouri for Incorporation?

There has been a steady rise in company incorporation in Missouri in the last 5 years and today it is home to 11 Fortune 500 businesses. Some of the top businesses in the state include Peabody Energy, Emerson Electric, O’Reilly Automotive, Express Scripts Holding, Centene, and Reinsurance Group of America.

Now let’s take a look at some of the salient benefits that are responsible for fuelling growth of small businesses in Missouri:

  • Missouri Opportunity Zone (OZ): The OZ program has been created to encourage small and medium sized enterprises to make long-term investment and also enable job creation especially in low-income areas of the state. There are 161 listed Opportunity Zones in Missouri. If you set up company in Missouri in the opportunity zone then you can benefit from favorable tax treatment as well as tax incentives like temporary deferrals. List of opportunity zones
  • Quality Jobs Program: This is a program implemented by Missouri Department of Economic Development and facilitates quality job creation. One of the primary benefits of this program for small and expanding businesses is that of the state withholding tax of the new jobs.

How do you incorporate in Missouri?

What is the process through which you can set up company in Missouri? What type of documentation is required? Can the registration documents be filed online? If you are confronted with these questions then the following steps will help you in understanding how incorporation works in Missouri:

Type of Business

What type of business do you want to form? You can choose to form a domestic or a foreign Corporation or any other business like a domestic or foreign limited liability company, Limited Partnership (LP), Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), Cooperative Associations and Not for Profit Corporations. The first step towards company incorporation in Missouri is choosing the type of business you want to form.

Business Entity Name

What is the next step towards company incorporation in Missouri? The next step is to identify and reserve a name and this can be done as follows:

  • Naming Requirements: According to MO Rev Stat § 347.020 for LLC and MO Rev Stat § 351.110 for a business corporation, the name should contain the words “limited liability company”, “corporation”, “incorporated” or abbreviation like “LLC. “, “corp.”, and “inc.” The names should be distinguishable from existing names.
  • Business name search: You need to search for a business name that is not in use currently. You can conduct name availability search here.
  • Name Reservation: Once you have identified a business entity name, you can reserve the name with the Secretary of State pursuant to MO Rev Stat § 347.025 (LLC) and MO Rev Stat § 351.115 (Corporations). A name can be reserved for a period of 180 days.
  • Name Registration: If you are a foreign entity planning to set up a company in Missouri then you will be required to register your business name with the Secretary of State pursuant to MO Rev Stat § 347.157 (LLC) and MO Rev Stat § 351.584 (Corporations).

Choose a Registered Agent

According to MO Rev Stat § 347.030 (LLC) and MO Rev Stat § 351.370 (Corporations), a domestic or foreign corporation or LLC in the state of Missouri will be required to maintain a registered agent. We are one of the respected registered agents in Missouri and will be responsible for initiating incorporation in Missouri through processing of all your documents including “Articles of Incorporation” for domestic corporations and “Certificate of Authority” for foreign corporations.

Articles of Incorporation and Certificate of Authority

You will be required to file “Articles of Incorporation” pursuant to MO Rev Stat § 351.055, if your business is a domestic corporation. You will have to file a “Certificate of Authority” pursuant to MO Rev Stat § 351.576, if it is a foreign business entity. In order to streamline the process of incorporation in Missouri, we can file documents on your behalf through the online process or through an expedited process.

Date Stamped Copies

As a part of the process of company incorporation in Missouri, we will ensure, you receive date-stamped and filed copies that verifies that the state has filed as well as formed your corporation.

Costs and Fees associated with Missouri Incorporation

What would it cost to set up company in Missouri? Check Fees here!

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