Northwest Registered Agent
A transparent LLC formation service that bundles a complete business identity (address, domain, email, phone, website) into a single $39 fee with no upsells.
From $39 + state fees
From $39 + state fees
Pricing Plans
LLC Formation + Business Identity
+ state fees
- Preparation and filing of Articles of Organization
- 1 full year of Registered Agent service included
- Operating Agreement draft
Northwest Registered Agent is our top pick for LLC formation. Their $39 package now includes what they call a Business Identity: a business address, domain name, website with hosting, email, phone service, and mail scanning, on top of the formation filing and a year of registered agent service. No tiered plans, no upsell games during checkout. They are a family-owned, privately held company with U.S.-based Corporate Guides who actually know what they are talking about. The dashboard is more utilitarian than polished, but that is a fair tradeoff for the most complete formation package at this price.
Pros
- Flat $39 formation fee with no tiered packages or hidden add-ons.
- Full Business Identity included: business address, domain, email, website, and phone service.
- Free year of registered agent service with privacy protection.
- Free mail scanning (up to 5 documents) and renewal reminders.
- Same-day filing with no extra rush fees.
- U.S.-based Corporate Guides who actually answer the phone.
Cons
- Customer support is not available on weekends.
- Online cancellation process can be cumbersome.
- Trial digital services auto-renew if you forget to cancel.
Best For: Founders who want a complete business setup (formation, address, domain, email, website, phone) in one flat-fee package with no upsells.
From $39 + state fees
Questions about LLC services in Missouri
6 comments
running a small handyman thing in springfield
August 4, 2026
im setting up a one man handyman llc in springfield and honestly not sure if i need the operating agreement or if thats only for bigger companies with partners
Daniel WongStartupOwl team
Legal & Compliance Analyst · August 5, 2026
Even as a one person handyman LLC, Missouri law requires the written operating agreement, so yes you need one. The good news is it can be short. It mainly states that you own 100 percent, how the business is managed, and what happens if you bring someone on later. Without it, a court could question whether your LLC is truly separate from you, which is the exact protection you formed the LLC to get. An hour of work protects that.
mara_k
July 26, 2026
I keep seeing that Missouri makes you have an operating agreement even for a single member LLC. Is that actually the law or just a sales pitch
Daniel WongStartupOwl team
Legal & Compliance Analyst · July 28, 2026
It is actually the law here. Missouri statute RSMo 347.081 requires every LLC to adopt a written operating agreement, even a one person LLC. It is one of only a few states that mandate it. This is not a formation site upsell, though they will happily sell you a template. You can write a simple one yourself that lists ownership, how profits are split, and who manages. Keep the signed copy with your records, banks and courts may ask for it.
Devin
July 17, 2026
How much does it really cost to start an LLC in Missouri once everything is added up
Daniel WongStartupOwl team
Legal & Compliance Analyst · July 19, 2026
The state filing fee is $50 online, which is one of the lowest in the country. That is the only required cost to form. After that, the extras are choices, a registered agent service if you do not want your address public, and a business license only if your city or trade requires one. Missouri has no annual report fee for LLCs, so yearly upkeep is light. Budget the $50, then add only what your specific situation needs.
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