A Missouri Corporate Ownership Statement is a document that is filed with the Secretary of State's office in order to verify ownership of a Missouri corporation. It is used to provide proof that the company is legally operating in the state and is in compliance with Missouri's corporate laws. The statement must contain the names and addresses of all current owners of the corporation, as well as the name of the registered agent and the corporation's place of business. There are two types of Missouri Corporate Ownership Statements: annual and initial. An annual statement must be filed at least once every year, while an initial statement must be filed when a business entity is first formed.