Missouri
Please refer to your local statutes for the most up-to-date requirements.
Articles of incorporation
While incorporation is not explicitly required, we strongly
recommend that your organization incorporate to protect your volunteers
from personal liability. Sample articles of incorporation
are available to our members.
| https://bsd.sos.mo.gov/BusinessEntity/BESearch.aspx?SearchType=0 |
| Link: | https://bsd.sos.mo.gov/LoginWelcome.aspx |
| Fee: | $25.75 |
| Processing: | 1-3 business days (estimate) |
| Signatures: | Original signature required |
Corporate annual report
Notes
Business entity search
Form (e-file)
| Nonprofit corporations are required to file an annual report. Failure to file an annual report will result in being dissolved by the state. |
| https://bsd.sos.mo.gov/BusinessEntity/BESearch.aspx?SearchType=0 |
| Link: | http://www.sos.mo.gov/BusinessEntity/annualreport/reportinfo.asp |
| Due: | Annually, by August 31 |
| Fee: | $11.25 |
Charity registration
Not required for Missouri.
Income/franchise tax exemption
Automatic with valid 501(c)(3) exemption.
Sales tax exemption
Notes
Initial form
| Sales tax exemption in Missouri is not required, but is recommended. To apply for exemption you must submit the appropriate forms. After being approved, you must then fill out a Sales and Use Tax Exemption Certificate - Form 149 before making any purchase, and provide a completed document to each and every seller. It is recommended you keep a copy of each document in your records. |
| Link: |
Exemption Application - Form 1746 http://dor.mo.gov/forms/1746.pdf |
| Due: | n/a |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
Required attachments:
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Tax department
Not required for Missouri.
Raffle (games of chance)
Filings related to raffles and other games of chance are not included
in our covered services.
We may be able to assist you for an additional service fee.
Reach out to your state representative for more information.
| No permit or fee required |
| Link: | |
| Due: | Before event |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |