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.
§ 376.160, RSMo