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Business Formation and Filings

Helping Missouri Business Owners

Fulfilling your dreams of owning a business should involve as little risk and as much benefit as possible. At Schmidt, Kirby & Sullivan, P.C., we help our clients form and maintain small and medium-sized businesses within the business structures available under Missouri law.

Contact us to learn more about how our lawyers can help you maximize the results of starting a business.

Choosing the Structure That Works for You

Depending on the exact nature of your business, the number of investors, the involvement of those investors in day-to-day activities, the tax consequences of your business activities, and other factors, there are a number of different structures available, including:

  • Corporation
  • Limited liability company (LLC)
  • Partnership
  • Limited liability partnership (LLP)

At Schmidt, Kirby & Sullivan, P.C., our business law attorneys will take the time to listen to your plans and goals before advising you on your options. We want you to be able to make an informed decision about which type of business entity to pursue.

Once you make your decision, we will complete all the necessary paperwork so that you can complete the registration process and start doing business.

Contact us to begin the process of forming your business with the help of an experienced Springfield, Missouri, law firm.

Maintaining Your Business Registration

Once you form a business entity under Missouri law, you may need to file annual registration reports with the Secretary of State in order to keep your business in good standing with the state.

At Schmidt, Kirby & Sullivan, P.C., we can keep on top of your filing requirements and make sure your reports are filed accurately and on time, taking this formality off your hands so you can focus on running your business.

Practice Areas

Schmidt, Kirby & Sullivan, P.C. | 2838 S. Ingram Mill Road | Springfield, MO 65804 | Toll Free: 800-345-0535 | Fax: 417-887-1360 | Map and Directions