Missouri (MO) Secretary of State (SOS) LLC & Business Search

In Missouri, you can search the Missouri Online Business Filing database for businesses that have been registered in Missouri and find out key information about those businesses which is publicly available. You can search their database on a range of search perimeters including:

• Business name
• Registered agent
• Charter number

Search by business name

The Missouri Online Business filing database can be searched by business name and filtered by starts with, all words, any words or exact match, as well as selecting only active corporations.

Search results include a list of businesses with the business name, charter number, type, status, created date and registered agent name.

Further details can be viewed by selecting any of the text highlighted in blue such as the business name, charter number or registered agent name. If you select the registered agent name this shows their details and the businesses they represent. If you select the business name or charter number it takes you to the business information which includes:

• Business name
• Principal address
• Type of business
• Charter number
• Domesticity
• Home state
• Registered agent details
• Status
• Date formed
• Duration
• Report due
• Filing history
• Principal office address
• Contacts

Search by registered agent

The Missouri Business Online Business Filing database can be searched by registered agents which allows you to put the first and last names in separate fields as well as search for individuals or organizations. You can do searches by name and narrow it down by starts with, all words, any words or exact words.

The list generated includes registered agent entity, registered agent name, registered office address, represents, charter number and status.

Further details can be viewed by clicking either of the blue highlighted text in the registered agent entity or business name in the represents column. When you click on the business name you can view the full publicly available information such as addresses, status, filing history and contacts. Other details are available as listed above in search by business name.

Search by charter number

If you know the charter number of the business, you can search the online business filing database by charter number.

The charter number is unique so you should get a single record in your search results list and this can be viewed in more detail by clicking on the business name, charter number or registered agent name to see more information. The registered agent name would display the agent’s details whereas the other two show the business record. The business record details include business name, address, status and agent details, plus more information as detailed above in search by business name.

Contact details

Website: https://www.sos.mo.gov/

Phone: (573) 751-4153

Address: 600 West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101

Hours: Monday to Friday 8.00am-5.00pm

Email: corporations@sos.mo.gov

How to register a business in Missouri?

In Missouri sole proprietorships and general partnerships don’t need to file any paperwork with them to register the business but they do however require you to register the business name if it is not your own name.

When you are setting up a business in Missouri these steps below can help:

1. Firstly decide what you are going to name your business and do a name availability search on the Missouri business search.
2. Select which type of business structure you are going to operate your business under so that you can register it correctly.
3. Register your business by setting up an account on the Business Registration Online Portal then:
   • Register your business name if you are a sole proprietor or general partnership through the Missouri Business Registration Online Portal.
   • Register a limited liability company by completing articles of organization through the Business Registration Online Portal.
   • Register a corporation by completing articles of incorporation through the Business Registration Online Portal.
   • Register a limited partnership by completing a certificate of limited partnership through the Business Registration Online Portal.

It can cost around $50-105 to file documents to register your business depending on the business type.

How much does a Missouri business entity search cost?

The Mississippi Secretary of State doesn’t charge for business entity searches on their website.

How can I get a business license in Missouri?

There are no statewide business licenses in Missouri that businesses are required to have although most businesses will be required to have a sales tax license which is needed before you start operating. The sales tax license is available from the Missouri Department of Revenue. Other licenses and permits may also be required depending on your county or municipality and your industry or profession. You will need to check with your local office which licenses or permits your business needs. The cost of these licenses can vary depending on location and type.