If you want to start a business in Missouri, you will need to register your business as an LLC with the state. This can be done online through the Missouri Secretary of State website. The filing fee for registering an LLC in Missouri is $50. You will also need to appoint a registered agent for your LLC.
Registering Your Business and Intellectual Property
Registering a trademark in Missouri protects your business’s intellectual property. To obtain the proper licensing for your business, contact your local city or county. Once you register your business with the Missouri Department of Revenue, you’ll receive a state business tax ID. Any Missouri business that sells products must register with the Missouri Department of Revenue in order to obtain a retail sales tax license.
The process of registering a trademark in Missouri involves preparing a detailed description of your trademark and submitting an application through the USPTO’s online system. Your Missouri business name must be different from any other business registered in the state. You can run a search on the Missouri Secretary of State’s website to check if your preferred name is available. Limited liability companies (LLCs) must contain the phrase “Limited Liability Company”.
Licensing and Name Requirements
To get a professional license in Missouri, head over to the Missouri Division of Professional Registration website. There is a listing of qualified regulated professions, and each profession has different licenses, fees, and applications.
Missouri has an online business portal to file forms to register your business. If your company based in another state is hiring an employee in Missouri, you’ll need to register your business in Missouri by submitting the required forms. Use the online registration system or submit a Missouri Tax Registration Application (Form 2643).
Trademarks and Business Registration
Complete a trademark search. File a trademark application with the USPTO.
Is Missouri a brand state? This question seems to be out of context and unrelated to the business registration process.