Articles of Organization - Missouri LLC
TEMPLATE - CUSTOMIZE BEFORE FILING
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF [COMPANY NAME], LLC
Pursuant to the provisions of the Missouri Limited Liability Company Act, Chapter 347, RSMo, the undersigned organizer(s) adopt the following Articles of Organization:
ARTICLE I - NAME
The name of the Limited Liability Company is:
[COMPANY NAME], LLC
ARTICLE II - PURPOSE
The purpose for which this Limited Liability Company is organized is to engage in any lawful activity for which a limited liability company may be organized under the Missouri Limited Liability Company Act.
[OPTIONAL: Specific purpose statement]
ARTICLE III - REGISTERED AGENT AND OFFICE
The name and address of the registered agent and registered office in Missouri is:
Registered Agent: [AGENT NAME] Address: [STREET ADDRESS] City, State, ZIP: [CITY], Missouri [ZIP]
Note: Registered agent must be a Missouri resident or a company authorized to do business in Missouri.
ARTICLE IV - MANAGEMENT
This Limited Liability Company shall be:
☐ Member-Managed - All members participate in management ☐ Manager-Managed - Management delegated to designated manager(s)
[Select one]
ARTICLE V - ORGANIZER(S)
The name(s) and address(es) of the organizer(s):
Name: [ORGANIZER NAME] Address: [ADDRESS] City, State, ZIP: [CITY, STATE ZIP]
ARTICLE VI - EFFECTIVE DATE
These Articles of Organization shall become effective:
☐ Upon filing with the Secretary of State ☐ On [SPECIFIC DATE] (not more than 90 days after filing)
ARTICLE VII - DURATION
The period of duration of the Limited Liability Company shall be:
☐ Perpetual ☐ Until [SPECIFIC DATE OR EVENT]
ARTICLE VIII - ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
[Optional additional provisions, if any]
ORGANIZER SIGNATURE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned organizer has executed these Articles of Organization on this _____ day of __________, 20.
[ORGANIZER NAME], Organizer
FILING INFORMATION
Missouri Secretary of State
Online Filing: https://bsd.sos.mo.gov/ Mail Filing: Secretary of State Business Services 600 W. Main Street Jefferson City, MO 65101
Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Online Filing | $50 |
| Mail Filing | $105 |
| Expedited (24-hour) | +$25 |
| Same-Day | +$75 |
Required Information
- Company name (must end in LLC, L.L.C., or Limited Liability Company)
- Registered agent name and address
- Management structure (member or manager)
- Organizer information
- Filing fee payment
After Filing
- Receive Certificate - Confirmation from SOS
- Obtain EIN - Apply at IRS.gov (free, immediate)
- Operating Agreement - Draft and execute (not filed, but essential)
- Bank Account - Open business account with EIN and Articles
- Business License - Check local requirements (Kansas City)
Entity-Specific Customization
Apogee Acquisitions, LLC (Holding Company)
ARTICLE II - PURPOSE
The purpose for which this Limited Liability Company is organized is:
(a) To hold, manage, and license intellectual property;
(b) To hold ownership interests in other business entities;
(c) To engage in any lawful activity for which a limited liability
company may be organized under Missouri law.
Operating Entities (TOTM, NTS, SOTCD)
ARTICLE II - PURPOSE
The purpose for which this Limited Liability Company is organized is
to engage in any lawful activity for which a limited liability company
may be organized under the Missouri Limited Liability Company Act.