This guide covers the required filings to maintain a nonprofit corporation in Missouri. If you are looking to form nonprofit in Missouri, please visit our Start Your Missouri Nonprofit guide. The steps below apply to nonprofits that are both incorporated and foreign qualified in Missouri. Please note that this is a general list and may not be exhaustive or applicable to all nonprofits.
Agency: | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) |
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Instructions: | See Form 990 Thresholds to determine which form to file. Then see Current Form 990 Series for instructions. |
Due: | By the 15th day of the 5th month following the end of the taxable year. For most organizations, the tax year ends December 31 so the Form 990 is due May 15. |
Agency: | Missouri Secretary of State - Corporations Division |
Form: | Find your company record to print your registration report form. |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $10 + $1.25 credit card fee online or $15 through the mail |
Due: | Annually by August 31. |
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Penalties: | $15 fee for late submissions. |
Agency: | Missouri Attorney General - Charities |
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Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
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Agency Fee: | $15, payable to "Merchandising Practices Revolving Fund" |
Turnaround: | 1 week |
Original Ink: | Not Required |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
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Before you Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
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How to Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
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Agency Fee: | $15 |
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Due Date Extension: | Missouri does not grant extensions, however, charities that will not have completed financials available by the due date can file the annual report using estimated figures. Write "estimated" on the form and submit the renewal fee and once financials become available file an updated copy of the annual report with the actual figures (no fee required to file updated financials). |
Original Ink: | Not Required |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
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Agency Fee: | $50 |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
Penalties: | Charities suspected of violating the Missouri Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Law are subject to an investigation by the Attorney General. Upon application from the Attorney General, the court can issue the following judgments:
Charities that violate an injunction or restitution order face fines of up to $5,000/violation. |
Notes: | Charities that do not submit a renewal by the required due date must go through the reinstatement process. |
Filing Method: | Phone or email to registrations@ago.mo.gov |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Notes: | Organizations can change their fiscal year by calling or sending an email and informing the Attorney General of the change. The Attorney General will make the change on the registration. No additional paperwork is required. |
Filing Method: | Email to registrations@ago.mo.gov |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Notes: | A charity can withdraw their registration by sending an email to registrations@ago.mo.gov and informing them that the organization no longer solicits donations in the state of Missouri. All annual reports must reflect the last day that solicitations took place in Missouri before a registration can be cancelled. |
Maintain a registered agent that has a street address in Missouri. The registered agent is responsible for receiving legal documents such as service of process. Appointing a registered agent service is often preferable to listing an officer or director, as their information often changes. Consider using our registered agent service in Harrisonville , MO to maintain compliance with the state requirement.
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