You might occasionally need to retrieve your charter number if you run an LLC in Missouri. The Missouri Secretary of State’s office assigned your LLC a special identification number known as a charter number. You should always have your charter number on available in case you need it for any business-related transactions, including paying taxes or applying for permits. You can locate your Missouri charter number here:
The Articles of Organization, which you submitted to the Missouri Secretary of State’s office to create your LLC, normally contain the charter number for your LLC. You should look for a section with the headings “Charter Number” or “Identification Number.” Along with other crucial details like the name of your LLC and registered agent, your charter number should be mentioned there.
You can look up your charter number in the Missouri Secretary of State’s online database if you can’t find it in your Articles of Organization or if you’ve lost your copy. Visit the website of the Secretary of State and select the “Business Services” page. Choose “Business Entity Search” and then type the name or registration number of your LLC. Your LLC’s status and founding date should be listed beside your charter number, along with additional information.
Do LLCs Terminate in Missouri? In Missouri, LLCs do not expire. An LLC that has already been established will continue to operate until you dissolve it or the state revokes its status for breaking state regulations.
The Secretary of State’s office must receive an annual report from Missouri LLCs. The report’s submission fee is $45 per document. There can be further expenses, such those for changing the registered agent or name of your LLC. Is There an Annual LLC Fee in Missouri?
In Missouri, am I allowed to act as my own registered agent?
As long as you have an actual Missouri street address where legal documents may be delivered during regular business hours, you are permitted to act as your own registered agent in the state. Remember that the address you provide as your registered agent may appear on public records, so you might want to use a different address than your home address if you value your privacy.
Yes, the majority of companies doing business in Missouri must get a license or permission. However, depending on the region and type of business, different criteria and fees apply. For information on the licenses and permits required for your business, it is advised to contact the Missouri Business Portal or the local government office.
In Missouri, submitting articles of organization costs $50.