File a Missouri Annual Report

If you conduct business in the state of Missouri, it’s important that you declare your business as operational by filing an Annual Registration Report with the Secretary of State’s office each year.

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Missouri businesses must file an Annual Registration Report with the Secretary of State within three months of their anniversary month if they wish to conduct business in the future. Corporations are required to submit a report, but LLCs and partnerships are not. If you own or run a corporation in Missouri, be sure to submit your annual report in a timely fashion.

Annual reports are compliance documents that allow the Missouri Secretary of State’s Office to keep track of any changes that a business has undergone in the past year. When you file an annual report, you’ll fill out information indicating who your corporate officers are, where they live, and who your registered agent is. You’ll also indicate the primary address of your business.

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  • Keep your Missouri business operating legally
  • Avoid late fees and penalties

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Your privacy is of utmost importance to us and we go to great lengths to keep your personal information from falling into the wrong hands. As part of our promise, we:

  • Monitor Missouri state business records
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We don’t sell your information to anyone. We only provide it to government entities when required and keep it on file so we can help you with your future annual registration needs.

Missouri Annual Report Filing Fees & Instructions

As mentioned, LLCs and partnerships are not required to file a report with the state of Missouri. Corporations are required to file a report, but the cost is minimal compared to other states. Profit corporations, both foreign and domestic, must pay $20 to file an annual report with the Secretary of State's Office. Nonprofit corporations must pay $10 to file a report.

Missouri Corporations (Domestic & Foreign)

State Office: A small image of the Missouri flag
Missouri Corporations Division
PO Box 778
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0778
Phone Number: (573) 751-4153

Due Date: Annually 3 months after the end of the registration anniversary month
Initial Registration is due within the first 30 days of formation/ qualification.
Filing Fee: $20 Online
$45 by Mail
Penalty: $15/month
Filing Method: Mail or Online
Forms: Missouri Secretary of State – Corporations Division:
Annual Registration
Important Information: Anyone with authority may file.
Original signatures are not required.
A corporation may elect to change their annual registration to a biennial registration, but only on an odd-numbered year’s filing.

Missouri Limited Liability Companies (Domestic & Foreign)

State Office: A small image of the Missouri flag
Missouri Corporations Division
PO Box 778
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0778
Phone Number: (573) 751-4153

Due Date: Not Required
Filing Fee: Not Required
Penalty: Not Required
Filing Method: Not Required
Forms: Not Required
Important Information: Not Required

Missouri Nonprofit Corporations (Domestic & Foreign)

State Office: A small image of the Missouri flag
Missouri Corporations Division
PO Box 778
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0778
Phone Number: (573) 751-4153

Due Date: August 31st
Initial Registration is due within the first 30 days of formation/ qualification.
Filing Fee: $10 Online
$15 by Mail
Penalty: $15
Filing Method: Mail or Online
Forms: Missouri Secretary of State – Corporations Division:
Annual Registration
Important Information: Anyone with authority may file.
Original signatures are not required.
A corporation may elect to change their annual registration to a biennial registration, but only on an odd-numbered year’s filing.

Missouri Professional Corporations (Domestic & Foreign)

State Office: A small image of the Missouri flag
Missouri Corporations Division
PO Box 778
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0778
Phone Number: (573) 751-4153

Due Date: Annually 3 months after the end of the registration anniversary month
Initial Registration is due within the first 30 days of formation/ qualification.
Filing Fee: $20 Online or $45 by Mail
Penalty: $15/month
Filing Method: Mail or Online
Forms: Missouri Secretary of State – Corporations Division:
Annual Registration
Important Information: Anyone with authority may file.
Original signatures are not required.
A corporation may elect to change their annual registration to a biennial registration, but only on an odd-numbered year’s filing.

Missouri Limited Partnerships (Domestic & Foreign)

State Office: A small image of the Missouri flag
Missouri Corporations Division
PO Box 778
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0778
Phone Number: (573) 751-4153

Due Date: Not Required
Filing Fee: Not Required
Penalty: Not Required
Filing Method: Not Required
Forms: Not Required
Important Information: Not Required

Missouri Limited Liability Partnerships (Domestic & Foreign)

State Office: A small image of the Missouri flag
Missouri Corporations Division
PO Box 778
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0778
Phone Number: (573) 751-4153

Due Date: Not required
Filing Fee: Not required
Penalty: Not required
Filing Method: Not required
Forms: Not required
Important Information: Not required

Missouri Limited Liability Limited Partnerships (Domestic & Foreign)

State Office: A small image of the Missouri flag
Missouri Corporations Division
PO Box 778
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0778
Phone Number: (573) 751-4153

Due Date: Not required
Filing Fee: Not required
Penalty: Not required
Filing Method: Not required
Forms: Not required
Important Information: Not required

How to File Your Missouri Secretary of State Annual Report

If you own or run a corporation in Missouri, it’s important that you submit an annual report in a timely fashion. You’ll also want to ensure that the information on the form is accurate to avoid any future complications.

The state of Missouri recommends filing your Annual Registration Report online. They indicate that filing online is both easier and cheaper than filing by mail. To file online, you’ll need to go to the Business Services page on the Secretary of State’s website. From there, you’ll find a link titled, “File Annual Report Online.” To begin filing online, you’ll need to have your Charter Number on hand. Once you have entered the necessary information, you can pay the filing fee by using a credit card.

If you prefer to mail your report, you will want to find the link titled “Print Annual Report for Filing” on the Missouri Business Service page. Find your business and ensure that the information contained in the document is accurate. If you need to make any changes, you can do so in the form directly. Once complete, print and mail the form to the Secretary of State’s Office.

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Missouri Annual Report Filing Service Benefits

Our annual report filing services can benefit you in the following ways:

  • Worry-free compliance with the state of Missouri’s latest rules & regulations
  • No missed deadlines or late fees
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Missouri Annual Registration Report FAQS

What is the Deadline to File Your Missouri Annual Registration Report?

Corporations must submit a Missouri annual report within three months after their anniversary month. So, a business formed on May 4 will have a deadline of August 31 of each year.

Who Can File the Missouri Annual Report?

Anyone with the authority to file the report, including corporate officers and registered agents, can do so.

Does the State of Missouri Assess Late Fees If I Miss the Deadline?

Yes. There is a late fee of $15 for every 30-day period you are late filing.

Are There Initial Reporting Requirements for a New Business in Missouri?

Yes. All corporations will have to file an initial report within 30 days of registering as a business in the state of Missouri.

Will I Receive Notice Of An Upcoming Deadline?

Unlike most states, Missouri does not send notice of an upcoming Annual Registration Report deadline. It’s important to be diligent when reporting so that you do not miss deadlines in the future.

Missouri Business Resources

Missouri Office of Secretary of State
Phone:
(573) 751-4153

Address:
Missouri Corporations Division
PO Box 778
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0778

If you’re interested in more info on forming an LLC, call 888-366-9552.

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