MISSOURI
| | Name | Must contain words Corporation, Company, Incorporated, Inc., Co., Corp., Limited Liability Company, Limited Company, Limited, L.L.C., LLC, L.C., LC or Ltd. Fictitious business name fee is $7. | | Information about Directors and Officers | Three or more Directors, except that a Corporation may have one or two directors provided the number of directors to constitute the board is stated in Articles of Incorporation. Director must be at least 18 years old and can hold all officers position. No requirements for residence. It is not required to list Directors and Officers in the Articles of Incorporation. | | Requirements for address | Home or Office street can be considered as company address. P.O. Box is not admissible. | | Registered Agent | Registered Agent is required if you do not live or have an office in Missouri. Otherwise, you can be your Own Registered Agent. | | Shares/Stock information | You may authorize up to 30,000 shares of stock for the minimum filling fee of $58. If more than that, fee will increase $5 for each additional 10,000 shares. | | Annual statement | An Annual Registration Report must be filed with the Secretary of State by April 15. The fee is $45. | | State fees | $58 State filing fee. | | 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. | | Franchise tax | The franchise tax rate is 1/30th of 1% of the asset base. | | S Corporations | Status is recognized by the State. A separate State election from federal election is not required. | | License requirements | Mississippi requires that you obtain a license and pay a fee if you are operating certain types of businesses in the State. Please check with the State to make sure your business is complying with the license requirements for your particular profession. | | Corporate records | The stock transfer ledger must be kept at the principal corporate office. |
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For more information visit:
www.sos.state.mo.us
www.dor.state.mo.us
www.moga.state.mo.us