Missouri LLC annual requirements
Missouri is one of the few states with no standard annual report for LLCs. There are still yearly obligations — this page lists exactly what applies and how to stay in good standing.
Missouri at a glance
Does Missouri require an annual report for LLCs?
No standard annual report is filed with the Missouri Secretary of State, Corporations Division for LLCs. Missouri LLCs do not file annual registration reports (third-party confirmation; official corporation pages are silent on LLCs).
Missouri corporations are different
Corporations in Missouri file the Annual Registration Report (or optional Biennial) (Annual, $20.00), due by end of month of incorporation. $20 online / $45 paper annual; biennial option $40 online / $90 paper; $15 late fee per 30 days.
Other ongoing requirements for a Missouri LLC
- Annual report: None — Missouri LLCs do not file annual reports — —.
- Registered agent: keep a Missouri registered agent on file at all times. See Missouri registered agent rules.
- Federal taxes: file your federal return every year; single-member LLCs owned by non-US residents also file Form 5472 with a pro-forma 1120.
- Licences and sales tax: renew any state or local licence and file sales-tax returns on the schedule your registration sets.
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Missouri annual report — frequently asked questions
When is the Missouri LLC annual report due?
Missouri does not require a standard annual report for LLCs. Missouri LLCs do not file annual registration reports (third-party confirmation; official corporation pages are silent on LLCs).
How much is the Missouri annual report fee?
There is no annual report fee because Missouri does not require the report for LLCs. Missouri LLCs do not file annual registration reports (third-party confirmation; official corporation pages are silent on LLCs).
What happens if I file the Missouri annual report late?
Late filings typically attract a penalty, loss of good standing and, if ignored, administrative dissolution. Reinstatement costs more than filing on time — set a reminder or let Incofile handle it.
Who files the annual report — me or Incofile?
Either. You can file directly with the Missouri Secretary of State, Corporations Division, or order Incofile's annual report filing and we prepare it, confirm the details with you, file it and store the confirmation in your client portal.
Is the annual report the same as my tax return?
No. The annual report keeps your company's record current with the state (addresses, agent, officers). Federal and state tax returns are separate filings with the IRS and the state revenue department.
Is it different for a Missouri corporation?
Yes. Missouri corporations file the Annual Registration Report (or optional Biennial) (annual, $20.00). Due: By end of month of incorporation.