LLC Articles of Organization - Missouri
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION
OF [LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAME]
The undersigned organizer or organizers form a Missouri limited liability company and state as follows.
1. NAME
The name of the limited liability company is:
[NAME INCLUDING LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, LIMITED COMPANY, LC, L.C., L.L.C., OR LLC]
2. PURPOSE
The limited liability company is organized to transact any or all lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized under Missouri law.
Additional specific purpose, if desired: [PURPOSE / NONE]
3. REGISTERED AGENT AND OFFICE
Registered-agent name: [NAME]
Missouri registered-office street address: [STREET ADDRESS, CITY, MISSOURI ZIP CODE]
4. MANAGEMENT
Management of the limited liability company is vested in:
☐ Managers.
☐ Members.
5. DURATION OR DISSOLUTION EVENTS
Select one:
☐ The company will continue perpetually.
☐ The company will continue for [NUMBER] years.
☐ The company will dissolve upon the following event or events: [EVENTS].
6. ORGANIZERS
| Organizer name | Physical business or residence address |
|---|---|
| [NAME] | [STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE ZIP CODE] |
| [NAME] | [STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE ZIP CODE] |
7. SERIES LLC ELECTION — OPTIONAL
☐ The company is not making a series election in these Articles.
☐ Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 347.186, the company may establish the following designated series in its operating agreement, and a separate Form LLC-1A is attached for each series:
| Full series name | Notice of limited liability given? |
|---|---|
| [FULL LLC NAME — SERIES NAME] | ☐ Yes |
8. PRINCIPAL OFFICE — OPTIONAL FORM FIELD
Address: [PHYSICAL STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE ZIP CODE / OMIT]
9. EFFECTIVE DATE
☐ These Articles are effective when filed by the Missouri Secretary of State.
☐ These Articles are effective on [DATE], no more than 90 days after filing.
EXECUTION
In affirmation thereof, the facts stated above are true and correct. The undersigned understands that false statements in this filing are subject to the penalties provided by Mo. Rev. Stat. § 575.040.
All organizers sign below.
____________________________________
[ORGANIZER NAME], Organizer
Date: [DATE]
____________________________________
[ADDITIONAL ORGANIZER NAME], Organizer
Date: [DATE]
FILING NOTES
- Current paper Form LLC-1 (01/2025) lists a $105 filing fee.
- The Missouri Secretary of State also offers online LLC registration; review the current online fee before submission.
SOURCES AND REFERENCES
About this template
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
- Citations checked
- July 23, 2026
- Jurisdiction
- Missouri
- Category
- Corporate & Business
Legal authority
- Mo. Rev. Stat. § 347.039 (contents of articles of organization)
Corporate documents govern how a company makes decisions, records them, and handles disputes between owners, directors, and officers. Proper corporate paperwork is what lets a business take advantage of limited liability, pass clean audits, and survive an acquisition or investor review. Skipping formalities like written resolutions and signed consents is one of the fastest ways for a business owner to lose personal asset protection.
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Checked against the law it cites
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