Section 28 Foreign For-Profit Corporation

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY TO DO BUSINESS IN MISSOURI

A foreign corporation may not transact business in Missouri until it obtains a certificate of authority. Before applying for a certificate to do business in Missouri, you may wish to review Section 351.572.RSMo, available online at www.sos.mo.gov/business/corporations/statutes.asp). Section 351.572 RSMo, describes activities that are not considered transacting business within the meaning of this statute and its requirement. If you are exempt, you may still be responsible for filings with other agencies.

Enclosed are forms upon which you may apply for a certificate of authority. In completing the form, the following will assist you:

1. You must use our forms, as required by law.

2. Forms must be accompanied by a current (within 60 days) "Certificate of Good Standing/Existence" from the parent state. This must be an original with original seals and signatures. This certificate can be obtained from the parent state's Secretary of State or authority which issues corporate charters; normally a fee is charged by the parent state for issuing this certificate.

3. The filing fee for a certificate of authority is $155.00 inclusive...