Mo. Rev. Stat. § 376.160: Formation of stock and mutual companies.

The provisions of sections 376.070 to 376.090, relating to the formation of joint stock companies, shall apply, in all respects, to the formation of stock and mutual companies; and a certified copy of the articles shall be filed with the secretary of state, who shall issue a certificate of incorporation, as provided by sections 376.070 and 376.110, on payment of the tax on the capital as by said sections required.