How to Form an LLC in Mississippi

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Forming a Limited Liability Company in Mississippi is relatively easy.  This article should give you resources to understand how the process works in Mississippi, and to use the legal forms from the Mississippi Secretary of State to form an LLC in Mississippi.

Though not required, it is advised that you check your corporate name for availability before filing any applications. To do this you can conduct a name search at the Secretary of State Business Services Web site (https://business.sos.state.ms.us/corp/soskb/CSearch.asp?dtm=55125). Once you find out if your name is available, you can submit a Reservation of Name. Form F0016 is available here: http://www.sos.ms.gov/links/business/fees/corporations/f0016.pdf. Detailed instructions on how to fill out your Form F0016 can be found here. The $25 filing fee and form can be submitted to: Office of the Mississippi Secretary of State, P.O. Box 136, Jackson, MS 39205-0136.

Once your company name is established, you can begin filling out your Form F0100 Certificate of Formation.. Detailed instructions on how to fill out Form F0100 are available online. The filing fee is $50, and payment should be made payable to the Mississippi Secretary of State. Your form and fee can be mailed to the above address.

All corporations are required to file an Annual Report. They can be filed any time after January 1st, and are due by April 15th. Annual reports can be filed online. The process starts at the Annual Report Online Filing Web site. Once there, you must have your business ID available, and you can then follow the step-by-step process offered. The fee to file your annual report online is $23.25, and may be paid via credit card of electronic check.

There are many companies that offer the service of filing these articles on your behalf, such as FileOnline  or LegalZoom.