Mississippi LLC Registration

How to form an LLC in Mississippi:

You form Mississippi LLCs by filing articles of organization with the MS SOS.

What is required to file Mississippi LLC articles of organization?

To form a Mississippi LLC, you file Mississippi LLC articles of organization. The Mississippi articles of organization cost $50 to the Mississippi Secretary of State. These LLC articles can be basic or complicated. We custom draft your Mississippi LLC articles of organization when you hire Northwest to do your Mississippi LLC registration, but if you'd like to save some money, you could just hire us as your MS registered agent, and then we supply you all the correct forms to file and filing instructions in your online account immediately. The basic MS LLC requirements are:

• The business name must have a LLC ending or variation of it.
• The Mississippi company name must be different than already registered Mississippi companies.
• The articles are effective when filed, unless you state a future effective date.
• Business email address.
• Federal Tax ID number.
• The Mississippi registered agent name and physical address.
• The Mississippi LLC duration is perpetual unless you state a specific date of dissolution.
• Management type – manager(s)/member(s).
• Other matters the managers or members elect to include.
• The form must be signed by at least one member, manager, or organizer.
• The name, title, and address of each signer.

Mississippi does not require original signatures on filings. The Mississippi Secretary of State will send the filed LLC paperwork to the address on the check used for payment.

What's the actual process to start a Mississippi LLC?

1. Mississippi LLC registration is started when you file the articles of organization for a Mississippi LLC with the Secretary of State.
2. You obtain a federal tax ID number with the IRS after you have confirmation from Mississippi that the LLC is completely filed.
3. You should be able to open a LLC banking account with these two items.
4. You register your Mississippi LLC with the department of revenue or employment security if you're going to have employees or need to withhold sales tax.
5. Mississippi does not issue business licenses to all MS businesses. However, some businesses need state licenses and permits for their activity. Various MS agencies regulate professional, trade, and other licenses. We provide helpful links and info in your online account.
6. You obtain a local city privilege license or county general license, if you need one. Check with the city clerk to see if you need these licenses.
7. You obtain a local trade license, if the city or county you're going to be working in requires it.
8. If you're going to have an office or shop, you might need an approval from the city zoning for your type of business in that location.

Are you a do-it-yourselfer? You can save some money:

If you want to form a Mississippi limited liability company yourself, you can just hire us as your Mississippi registered agent, and you'll instantly have the Mississippi LLC forms to file and filing instructions on the quickest, cheapest, and most efficient way to file a Mississippi LLCs. You'll get the ongoing support of our online tools, compliance reminders and the support of a professional Mississippi LLC agent service.