Unlike most states, where LLCs have to file an “Annual Report” (and pay a fee), Missouri LLCs don’t have to file an Annual Report and they don’t have to pay an annual fee to the Secretary of State. Missouri is one of the few states that doesn’t have Annual Report requirements for LLCs.
How do I remove a partner from my LLC in Missouri?
The only way a member of an LLC may be removed is by submitting a written notice of withdrawal unless the articles of organization or the operating agreement for the LLC in question details a procedure for members to vote out others.
Can a LLC be treated as a corporation in Missouri?
Missouri, though, is not one of those states. However, in some cases, the owners of an LLC choose to have their business treated like a corporation for tax purposes. This choice is made by filing IRS Form 2553 with the IRS. (See the IRS website for the form.)
Where do I file my Missouri LLC tax return?
If your LLC is taxed as a corporation you’ll need to pay this tax. The state’s corporate income tax return (Form MO-1120) is filed with the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR). For more details, check Nolo’s article, 50-State Guide to Business Income Tax, or the DOR website.
How to register a foreign limited liability company in Missouri?
Foreign limited liability companies must register with the Secretary of State in order to conduct business in the state of Missouri. File a limited liability company online. The name of a new business entity must be distinguishable from the name of any other foreign or domestic business entity registered under any law of this state.
Can a LLC have more than one owner?
If an LLC only has one owner (known as a “member”), the Internal Revenue Service automatically disregards it for federal income tax purposes. The LLC’s member reports the LLC’s income and expenses on his or her personal tax return.
