Starting a Business in Missouri
LLC filing: $50 | Corp filing: $58 | Business-friendly score: 7/10
Business Environment at a Glance
7/10
Business-Friendly Score
2% - 4.95%
Income Tax
4.225%
State Sales Tax
$12.30
Minimum Wage
Business Filing Fees in Missouri
| Item | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| LLC Filing Fee | $50 | One-time, filed with Secretary of State |
| LLC Annual Fee | $0 | No annual fee required |
| Corporation Filing Fee | $58 | One-time, Articles of Incorporation |
| Corporation Annual Fee | $45 | Annual report/franchise tax |
Tax Rates
| State Income Tax | 2% - 4.95% |
| Corporate Tax Rate | 4% |
| State Sales Tax | 4.225% |
| Max Local Sales Tax | 5.763% |
| Minimum Wage | $12.30/hr |
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Missouri Special Requirements
- No annual report required for LLCs (corps must file annual report)
- Missouri Sales Tax License required for retail businesses
- Workers compensation required for 5+ employees
- City-level earnings taxes apply in Kansas City (1%) and St. Louis (1%)