How To Create An LLC in Illinois and Missouri

Brad Smith • October 27, 2019
It’s easy to start your own business.

In fact, if you’re located in Illinois or Missouri, you have the ability to create a limited liability corporation (LLC) all by yourself.


An LLC is an appropriate business structure for nearly any business, and it provides many of the benefits of both a corporation and a partnership.

In this video, we look at the six steps involved in how to create an LLC in Illinois and Missouri.

Steps To Create An LLC

  1. Pick a name.
  2. Draft articles of organization.
  3. Have a statutory agent with an address in that state.
  4. Prepare a cover sheet.
  5. Deliver the cover sheet and signed copies of the articles of organization to your state’s office secretary of state’s.
  6. Pay your state’s filing fees.
Even if you plan on filing your Missouri LLC or Illinois LLC yourself, you may consider consulting with a legal professional to help you comply with your state’s laws and avoid fines or debts.

Watch the video to learn more about each step and what they mean for you.

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