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Free Missouri LLC Operating Agreement Template

Protect your business and clearly define how it operates with a Missouri LLC operating agreement. Build your custom agreement in minutes using our guided online form.

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Written by Josh Sainsbury | Attorney-Reviewed by Harvey Barbee, J.D.

How It works?

1

Fill in Your Details

Enter your LLC name, members, and business information.

2

Customize Your Agreement

Define ownership percentages, management structure, and voting rights.

3

Sign and Store

Download your completed document as a PDF or Word file, e-sign, and save it securely for your records.

Table of Contents

  1. What Is a Missouri LLC Operating Agreement?
  2. Laws, Costs, and Fees in Missouri
  3. How to Create a Missouri LLC Operating Agreement

What Is a Missouri LLC Operating Agreement?

A Missouri LLC operating agreement outlines your company’s internal structure, management rules, and member responsibilities. It clarifies how profits and losses are distributed, how officers are appointed, and how the business will make major decisions.

Missouri is one of the few states that requires LLCs to have an operating agreement. Without this document, you can’t legally form your LLC. This rule applies to all limited liability companies, regardless of size or membership.

Once created, your operating agreement doesn’t need to be filed with the state—it should be stored with your business records for future reference.

Laws, Costs, and Fees in Missouri

Missouri LLCs are regulated under Title 23, Chapter 347 of the Missouri Revised Statutes. Relevant provisions include:

  • § 347.015(13): Defines an operating agreement as any valid written or oral agreement among all members or a written declaration by the sole member detailing company operations and member duties.
  • § 347.081: Outlines the structure, enforceability, and scope of operating agreements, including provisions on authority, remedies, and management powers.

LLC Formation Costs in Missouri

  • Articles of organization filing fee: $50 (online) or $105 (paper filing).
  • Name reservation fee: $25 (reserves your business name for 60 days).

You can file your formation documents through the Missouri Secretary of State either online or by mail.

How to Create a Missouri LLC Operating Agreement

Follow these steps to form your LLC and complete your operating agreement in Missouri:

  1. Choose a business name: Your name must include “Limited Liability Company” or an abbreviation like “LLC” or “L.L.C.” It cannot duplicate any existing business name. Use the Secretary of State’s business search tool to confirm availability.
  2. Appoint a registered agent: Every Missouri LLC must have a registered agent with a physical address in the state. This can be an individual Missouri resident or a business entity authorized to operate in the state.
  3. File your articles of organization: File your formation paperwork online or by mail through the Secretary of State’s office. Domestic LLCs submit the Articles of Organization, while foreign LLCs must complete an Application for Registration.
  4. Create your operating agreement: This required document defines member rights, voting procedures, ownership structure, and what happens if a member sells their interest. It protects your company and helps prevent internal disputes.
  5. Apply for an EIN: Obtain your Employer Identification Number from the Internal Revenue Service. You’ll need it to open a business bank account, hire employees, and manage tax filings.