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Company law in United States — Missouri

Company formation, governance, directors, ownership, filings, and corporate obligations. These records come from release legal-2026.07.26-907 and link directly to stored legal text.

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• United States — Missouri

  Missouri Revised Statutes § 347.186 - Designated series of members, managers, or limited liability interests permitted — requirements

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  This section lets an operating agreement create series within an LLC and gives each series separate rights, records, and limited liability if the stated conditions are met.

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  Missouri Revised Statutes § 392.200 - Adequate service — just and reasonable charges — unjust discrimination — unreasonable preference — reduced rates permitted for federal lifeline connection plan — delivery of telephone and telegraph messages — customer — specific pricing — term agreements, discount rates

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  Telecommunications companies must provide adequate, just, and reasonable service and charges, and they may not discriminate unfairly in pricing or service.

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  Missouri Revised Statutes § 375.306 - Not to act for insolvent company — guarantee fund, where deposited — advertisements — penalty for violation

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  Insurance companies advertising assets must also advertise liabilities and certain asset amounts; others may not solicit insurance business for an undercapitalized company.

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  Missouri Revised Statutes § 388.300 - Aiding other railroads to form connection — terms

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  Railroad companies may aid, connect with, lease, buy, extend, and operate railroads, but some transactions need stockholder approval and filing before they can take effect.

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  Missouri Revised Statutes § 362.770 - Corporate existence of old merged into new company — title to property

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  When a bank or trust company merges or consolidates, its existence and property rights transfer to the surviving or consolidated institution.

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  Missouri Revised Statutes § 380.651 - Provisions inapplicable to mutual companies

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  These provisions do not apply to certain mutual property insurance companies.

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  Missouri Revised Statutes § 388.340 - Extension of lines — other roads, how acquired — assent of majority of stockholders required

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  Railroad companies may extend lines beyond the state and acquire connected lines and related stock, but a purchase of a Missouri line needs stockholder approval and filing steps first.

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  Missouri Revised Statutes § 362.173 - Investments in small business investment companies

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  Missouri banks and trust companies may buy shares in small business investment companies, but only to the extent federal law allows national banks to do so.

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  Missouri Revised Statutes § 380.491 - Director to examine, when — expenses

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  The director must examine a company’s books and affairs in certain situations and give the company a report.

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  Missouri Revised Statutes § 347.163 - Failure to comply with registration requirements, penalty — no maintenance of action — validity of contracts — liability for debts — causes of action — activities not constituting transaction of business — foreign corporations and partnerships — construction

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  Foreign limited liability companies transacting business in Missouri must comply with registration rules or face at least a $1,000 fine and lose the ability to sue in Missouri courts while noncompliant.

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  Missouri Revised Statutes § 620.1910 - Citation of law — definitions — qualified manufacturing company and suppliers, retention of withholding taxes, when — maximum retention amount — rulemaking authority — agreement required — report required — sunset provision

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  This section creates a manufacturing tax benefit program with eligibility rules, filing requirements, payment limits, reporting duties, and sunset dates.

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  Missouri Revised Statutes § 379.225 - Company to have legal existence from date of certificate — insurance in force, when

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  A company gets legal existence from the certificate date. Its board may adopt bylaws, take insurance applications, and start business, but no insurance may be put into force until the company is licensed. Bylaws and amendments must be filed with the director within 30 days after adoption.

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  Missouri Revised Statutes § 347.091 - Items required to be kept at principal place of business — rights of members — failure to deliver items to secretary, penalty

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  A limited liability company must keep specified records at its principal place of business, and members may inspect, copy, and request information about the company’s affairs. The secretary may demand a copy of the company lists, and failure to deliver them within 20 days can lead to a civil penalty and misdemeanor pro

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  Missouri Revised Statutes § 375.176 - Proceedings against promoters

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  The director of the department of commerce and insurance may bring court proceedings to stop a domestic company’s organization if it appears hazardous to the public or stockholders.

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  Missouri Revised Statutes § 379.025 - Plans for formation of companies — name — prohibitions

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  Mutual-plan corporations must include “mutual” in their name and may not operate under a different plan or use misleading names; mutual companies also may not issue stock policies or act as joint stock companies.

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  Missouri Revised Statutes § 151.210 - Lien for taxes — priority

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  Railroad company property in a county is liable for taxes assessed against the company, and those taxes become a prior lien on the company’s property.

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  Missouri Revised Statutes § 151.300 - Companies may recover taxes paid on leased cars

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  Railroad companies that pay taxes on certain leased or used cars can recover those taxes, plus interest, from the owners.

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  Missouri Revised Statutes § 304.153 - Tow companies or tow lists, utilization of by law enforcement and state transportation employees—definitions—requirements—unauthorized towing, penalty—inapplicability

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  This section defines towing-related terms and sets rules for who may use tow lists or tow management companies, when requests for a specific tow company must be honored, when out-of-state towing is barred, and when towing from an accident scene is prohibited.

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  Missouri Revised Statutes § 620.2005 - Definitions

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  This section defines terms used in the Missouri Works program and sets a few related rules, including an annual county wage publication requirement for the department.

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  Missouri Revised Statutes § 374.170 - Forms furnished companies

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  The insurance director must prepare and provide statement forms to every insurance company doing business in the state, and may later change or add to those forms and statements.

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