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LLC formation services compared in Missouri (2026)
The Missouri filing fee is $50. With a registered agent, Mainstay Filing (our best overall pick) comes to $249 in year 1; the other four services range from $50 to $299.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
- Prices verified October 2026
Year-1 cost of each service in Missouri
| Service | First-year price (with agent) | Year-1 total |
|---|---|---|
| Bizee | $0 Basic package, agent free the first year | $50 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 package, agent included the first year | $89 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 Starter package plus $99 agent | $149 |
| Mainstay Filing | Included | $249 |
| LegalZoom | $0 Basic package plus $249 agent | $299 |
Missouri filing details
- State filing fee
- $50
- Formation document
- Articles of Organization (LLC-1)
- Filed with
- Missouri Secretary of State
- Yearly state report
- None with the state
- Registered agent
- Required. A Missouri resident, or a corporation authorized in Missouri, whose business office is the registered office.
Mainstay Filing
$199 + $50 state fee = $249 in year 1
- LLC formation, prepared and filed
- Registered agent, all year
- EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
- Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
- Compliance reminders and stored documents
Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
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Missouri questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Missouri with a service?
In year 1, from $50 (Bizee) to $299 (LegalZoom), with a registered agent and Missouri’s $50 filing fee included. Mainstay Filing is $249.
What does Missouri charge to file an LLC?
$50, paid to the Missouri Secretary of State for the Articles of Organization (LLC-1). Every service on this page adds that fee on top of its own price.
Do I need a registered agent for a Missouri LLC?
Yes. A Missouri resident, or a corporation authorized in Missouri, whose business office is the registered office.
Is the cheapest first year the cheapest LLC?
Not always. Bizee is lowest in year 1, but the agent price changes after the first year for Bizee, Northwest Registered Agent and ZenBusiness, while Mainstay Filing stays at $199.
Sources
- RSMo 347.037 (Missouri Limited Liability Company Act - formation); registered office/agent required by RSMo 347.030 (multira state research spine): revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=347.037, checked August 12, 2026
- Missouri formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: www.sos.mo.gov/CMSImages/Business/fees.pdf, checked October 1, 2026
- Missouri Secretary of State, Corporations Division (multira state research spine): www.sos.mo.gov/business/corporations/filings, checked August 12, 2026
- Missouri Secretary of State, Corporations Division (multira state research spine): www.sos.mo.gov/fileonline/reports, checked August 12, 2026
- Missouri report due date (multira state research spine, due dates verified 714/714): www.sos.mo.gov/business/corporations, checked August 12, 2026
- Missouri registered agent statute (RSMo 347.030): revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=347.030, checked October 20, 2026
Provider prices: each company’s own pages, checked October 2026 (see sources and method).