Foreign Company Qualification

A foreign corporation (not formed in Missouri) may not transact business in Missouri until it obtains a “Certificate of Authority” from the Missouri Secretary of State. A foreign LLC (not formed in Missouri) may not transact business in Missouri until it “Registers” with the Missouri Secretary of State. For actions and activities that are not considered transacting business for purposes of these qualification requirements, refer to Section 351.572.2 RSMo (for corporations) and Section 347.163.5 (for LLCs). Failure to properly qualify with the Secretary of State could result in a minimum fine of $1,000, among other penalties and legal consequences.

Expedited Filing Service:  All Missouri foreign company registrations must be reviewed by the Missouri Secretary of State’s staff, which can take a week or more depending on their workload. We can arrange in-person delivery to the Secretary of State’s St. Louis branch office, which usually results in filing of your registration that day. However, we are not able to guaranty that the Secretary of State’s staff will accept your filing upon in-person delivery. Please contact us by phone or email to arrange this expedited service ($200 service fee applies).

Foreign Company Qualification Services Include:

• Preliminary name check with the Missouri Secretary of State, to confirm that your company name is available for use in Missouri
• Application for Certificate of Authority/Registration, the document required to officially register/qualify your company to transact business in Missouri
• Obtain Home State Good Standing Certificate (if available online), required to be submitted to the Missouri Secretary of State
• 12 Months FREE Missouri Registered Agent Service ($99 Value)
• Online Ordering
• Phone and Email Support from experienced personnel
• Online Account to manage your company information

Advantages of MBS Foreign Qualification Include:

• Prompt and professional service
• Coordination with state agencies
• 12 months FREE Missouri Registered Agent Service ($99 value)
• Relationship with an expert Missouri business resource