Although it is not required by Missouri law, it is advisable that legal entities have an operating agreement. This is often a policy requirement for banks to open a financial account for a Limited Liability Company (LLC). An operating agreement is a legally binding document that gover

Recently, I organized an event for our local Rotary club, a not-for-profit organization, where alcohol would be served. Although we were not selling alcohol (distributors were donating their time and providing tastings at no cost), we were charging an admission fee to the event.

The steps outlined below only cover how to get your business established as a legitimate business in "good standing" as defined by the state of Missouri. Much of the registration process is now done online through a computer. Please note this does NOT include the steps neces