Does Missouri Require an LLC Annual Report?
No. Missouri does not require LLCs to file an annual report. There is no recurring state filing fee for a standard LLC. Missouri has no LLC franchise tax or annual LLC fee. Income, sales and withholding taxes are handled separately with the Missouri Department of Revenue based on how the LLC is taxed.
What a Missouri LLC still has to do each year
Missouri is one of the few states where an LLC files no annual report at all. The Secretary of State's own FAQ answers the question with a flat no, and there is no annual fee or franchise tax to pay with the state. After the articles of organization are filed, the main ongoing duty with the Corporations Division is keeping a registered agent and registered office on record, and filing a change form (a $10 fee) when either changes. If information in the articles needs to change, the LLC files an amendment. Taxes are separate: depending on its federal tax classification, the LLC registers with the Department of Revenue for income, sales or withholding tax. The lack of a yearly filing means the Secretary of State has no routine reminder to send, so a lapsed registered agent can go unnoticed until the state issues a cancellation notice.
Changes of registered agent or office and amendments are filed online through the Secretary of State's business portal (bsd.sos.mo.gov) or by mail to the Corporations Division, PO Box 778, Jefferson City, MO 65102.
If the LLC is dissolved for another reason, such as losing its registered agent, see the Missouri reinstatement guide.
What Missouri charges over five years
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Formation filing fee | $50 |
| Recurring state payments, years 1-5 | $0 |
| State filing fees, five years | $50 |
Counts only the formation fee and the recurring state payment. Missouri has no LLC franchise tax or annual LLC fee. Income, sales and withholding taxes are handled separately with the Missouri Department of Revenue based on how the LLC is taxed. Registered agent service, if you use one, typically adds $100 to $300 a year.
Missouri compared with nearby states
| State | Filing | Fee | Due | Late fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | None | $0 | - | - |
| Iowa | Biennial Report | $30 | April 1 each year | None |
| Illinois | Annual Report | $75 | Before anniversary month starts | $100 |
| Kentucky | Annual Report | $15 | June 30 each year | None |
| Tennessee | Annual Report | $300 | April 1 for calendar-year LLCs | See rules |
| Arkansas | Annual Franchise Tax Report | $150 | May 1 each year | $25 |
| Oklahoma | Annual Certificate | $25 | Anniversary date | See rules |
Mistakes Missouri owners make
- Paying a third-party service for a Missouri LLC annual report that the state does not require.
- Letting the registered agent lapse, which is one of the few grounds for the Secretary of State to cancel a Missouri LLC.
- Assuming no annual report means no tax filings, when the Department of Revenue may still require income, sales or withholding returns.
- Putting a fixed dissolution date in the articles of organization and forgetting it, which can lead to administrative cancellation when the term expires.
Missouri LLC annual requirements: questions
Does a Missouri LLC have to file an annual report?
No. The Missouri Secretary of State states that limited liability companies are not required to file an annual report, and there is no annual LLC fee or franchise tax. Missouri corporations do file annual registration reports, which is a common source of confusion.
What does a Missouri LLC have to do each year?
With the Secretary of State, nothing on a fixed schedule. The LLC must keep a registered agent and registered office on file and update them when they change. Tax obligations depend on the LLC's federal classification and are handled with the Missouri Department of Revenue.
Can a Missouri LLC still lose its status without an annual report?
Yes. Under RSMo 347.183, the Secretary of State may cancel an LLC's articles after 30 days' written notice for failing to keep a registered agent, failing to file required documents or pay fees, or filing false statements. An LLC whose stated duration expires can also be cancelled.
Related: How to start an LLC in Missouri · Reinstating a Missouri LLC · Annual report fees in every state · LLC costs compared
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Last reviewed October 30, 2026 against the sources listed above. Figures marked † could not be confirmed on an official page; check them with the state before relying on them. General information, not legal or tax advice.