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Cost to start a nonprofit in Missouri

Filing nonprofit articles in Missouri costs $25. For a small charity that asks for donations, confirmed state and IRS formation costs come to about $315 in year one and $25 a year after that.

Last checked October 28, 2026 · core fees verified on official state pages

Missouri nonprofit fee table

ItemFeeHow oftenStatus
Articles of Incorporation of a Nonprofit Corporation (Corp 52)$25.$25One timeverified source
State nonprofit reportDue: End of the month shown on the last report (incorporation month)$10 (annual)annualverified source
Charity registrationMissouri Attorney GeneralRequired; $15 to register, $15 to renewannualverified source
IRS Form 1023-EZ / Form 1023$275 / $600One timeverified source
IRS Form 990-N, 990-EZ or 990No IRS feeYearlyverified source
Registered agent$0 if a director serves; typically $100–150/yr paidYearlytypical market range

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How much does it cost to start a nonprofit in Missouri?

For a small charity (under $50,000 a year) that asks for donations, confirmed state and IRS fees in Missouri come to about $315 in year one, including the IRS Form 1023-EZ fee of $275, and about $25 a year after that.

What is the filing fee for nonprofit articles of incorporation in Missouri?

$25 (Articles of Incorporation of a Nonprofit Corporation (Corp 52)). $25.

Does Missouri require charity registration?

Required; $15 to register, $15 to renew. $15 with initial registration and each annual renewal (§ 407.462 RSMo); annual report due within 75 days of fiscal year end.

Does a Missouri nonprofit have to file a yearly report?

$10 (annual). Annual registration report $10 online, $15 paper (biennial option $20 online/$30 paper).

Official sources

Checked October 28, 2026. Fees change; confirm on the official site before filing.

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