Incorporate your business in Missouri;
Our Incorporation information is to help you with the small
business startup process. The Missouri Incorporation info can
help answer questions like "How do I form an LLC in Missouri?"
or "What type of Incorporation entity should I be? An Missouri
S-Corporation or an Missouri C-Corporation?" or "What are the
requirements for an Missouri Corporation?" It's easy to set up
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Corporate Name Endings
The name shall contain the word "Corporation,"
"Company," "Incorporated," "Limited," or an abbreviation thereof.
The name may not contain any word or phrase indicating or implying
the corporation is a governmental agency, or that it is organized
for any purpose other than the purpose for which corporations
may be organized under the laws of Missouri. The name shall
be distinguishable from the name of any domestic or foreign
corporation authorized to do business in Missouri, or any limited
partnership, limited liability company, or reserved name filed
with the state.
Corporation Requirements
Director Information
Minimum Number - Not less than three, unless there
are only one or two shareholders of record; then the
number of directors may be less than three but not less
than the number of shareholders.
Residence Requirements - No provision.
Age Requirements - Directors must be a natural person
at least 18 years of age.
Directors are not required to be listed in the articles
of incorporation.
Officer Information
Officers are not required to be listed in the articles
of incorporation.
Stock Information
An increase in shares may cause an increase in initial
filing fees.
Corporate Records
The stock transfer ledger must be kept at the principal
corporate office.
Tax and Fees
Annual Statements
An Annual Registration Report must be filed with
the Secretary of State by April 15th. The fee is $45.
Income Tax Rate
The tax rate is 6.25% of Missouri taxable income.
In addition, a franchise tax is assessed on assets within
the State of Missouri. The franchise tax rate is 1/30th
of 1% of the asset base for all assets in excess of
$1,000,000.
S Corporation
S Corporation status is recognized by the State of
Missouri. A separate state election from the federal
election is not required; however, an S corporation
is subject to the franchise taxes.
License Requirements
Missouri requires that you obtain a license and pay
a fee if operating certain types of businesses in the
state. The following is a partial list:
Auctioneers
Employment agencies
Hotels
Insurance brokers and agents
Merchants
Motels
Resorts
Securities brokers
Strip coal mining
Treated timber products
Please check with the state to make sure your business
is complying with the license requirements for your
particular profession .
