Form an LLC in Kansas
We file your Articles of Organization, register an agent, and deliver your formation documents. Total cost from $291 on Standard.
State filing fee
$166
Typical processing
7 days
Annual report
$55 / yr
Kansas LLCs file with the Secretary of State at $166 - one of the higher filing fees in the country. Processing runs about a week and the annual report fee is $55, due by April 15.
Kansas is generally chosen by founders with an existing presence in the state. The combination of filing and recurring fees puts it outside the cheap-state category for asset-protection-only LLCs.
Best for: Kansas-resident businesses.
Cost & compliance breakdown
| State filing fee | $166 |
|---|---|
| Typical processing | 7 days |
| Annual report fee | $55 |
| Annual report due | April 15 every year |
- No franchise tax for LLCs.
- Late annual reports incur a $50 penalty and risk administrative dissolution after 90 days.
How we file your Kansas LLC
- 1
File the Articles of Organization
We file with the Kansas Secretary of State Business Filing Center. The $166 fee is paid at submission.
- 2
EIN and operating agreement
EIN obtained and a custom Kansas operating agreement delivered.
- 3
Set up annual report tracking
Kansas annual reports are due by April 15 each year with a $55 fee.
What's included
Articles of Organization
Registered agent
EIN (Federal Tax ID)
Operating Agreement
Frequently asked questions
When is the Kansas annual report due?
April 15 each year, with a $55 fee.
Can a non-resident own a Kansas LLC?
Yes. There are no residency requirements.
Compare with other states
The states founders most commonly weigh against Kansas.
Ready to form your Kansas LLC?
Total from $291 on Standard. Most founders finish the application in about 15 minutes.