Who should form an LLC in Kansas?
Anyone who lives in Kansas or runs their business from there. If you form in another state but operate in Kansas, you will usually have to register there as a foreign LLC anyway, paying both states' fees. See home state or another state.
How do you form an LLC in Kansas, step by step?
Choose and check the name
Search the state's business records and include "LLC", "L.L.C." or "Limited Liability Company" in the name.
Appoint a registered agent
A person or company with a physical street address in Kansas. See what a registered agent is.
File the Articles of Organization
Online through the Kansas Secretary of State's business filing portal, usually approved within minutes, or by mail. The online fee is $85, reduced from $160 on February 27, 2026, and $90 by mail.
Get an EIN and sign an operating agreement
The EIN is free from the IRS. See LLC operating agreement.
Register for state taxes
Sales tax and payroll as needed. Then note the first yearly filing date.
What does Kansas require every year?
Since January 1, 2024, Kansas LLCs file an Information Report every two years instead of an annual report. An LLC formed in an even-numbered year files in even years; one formed in an odd year files in odd years. The report is due by April 15 of the filing year for calendar-year businesses. The Secretary of State's current form lists the fee at about $90 online or $110 on paper, after 2026 fee changes; confirm the amount when you file. Missing a report can lead to forfeiture of the LLC's articles, and reinstatement means a filing fee, a penalty and every missed report.
For deadlines, fees and late penalties in detail, see Kansas LLC yearly filings.
What changed recently in Kansas?
Two things. From 2024, the annual report became a biennial Information Report, with the same content filed half as often. In 2026, the Secretary of State cut a wide range of business filing fees, including the LLC formation fee, which fell from $160 to $85 online on February 27, 2026, with further fee changes announced in May 2026. Guides and formation services that quote $160 to form or a $50 annual report are out of date.
What do the first two years cost?
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $85 online |
| First Information Report, in the next year matching the formation year | About $90 online |
Should you file it yourself or use a formation service?
Filing yourself costs only the state fee, and the Kansas filing is short enough for most owners to complete. A formation service saves time, can act as your registered agent and may send reminders for yearly filings, but compare total yearly costs: low headline prices are often paired with paid add-ons such as expedited filing, operating agreements or EIN applications, which you can do yourself free. Whichever you choose, keep the approved filing, the EIN letter and your operating agreement together. See how much an LLC costs.
Can a non-resident form an LLC in Kansas?
Yes. Kansas has no residency or citizenship requirement for an LLC's members or managers. You need a registered agent with a Kansas street address and an EIN; a foreign owner without a Social Security number applies for the EIN on Form SS-4. A single-member LLC owned by a foreign person files Form 5472 with a pro forma Form 1120 every year, even with no US income. See can a non-resident own a US LLC and annual filings for foreign-owned LLCs.
What happens if you miss a required report?
The state usually charges a late fee and marks the LLC as not in good standing, which can block a certificate of good standing, a bank account or a loan. If the filing stays overdue, the state can administratively dissolve the LLC, ending its liability protection and its claim to the name. Reinstatement means filing every missing report and paying the fees owed, so put the dates in your calendar. See reinstating a dissolved LLC.
Which Kansas taxes apply to an LLC?
Owners pay Kansas income tax on their share of profit. Kansas has a state sales tax plus local taxes; register with the Kansas Department of Revenue if you sell taxable goods. Kansas does not charge LLCs a franchise tax.
If you sell online, see Kansas sales tax for online sellers.
Federally, a Kansas LLC is taxed like any other LLC. See how LLCs are taxed. For a side-by-side view of state costs, see how much an LLC costs.
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Kansas?
$85 online or $90 by mail, after the February 2026 fee cut.
Do Kansas LLCs file an annual report?
No. Since 2024 they file an Information Report every two years.
When is the Kansas Information Report due?
By April 15, in even or odd years matching the year the LLC was formed.
How much is the Kansas Information Report?
About $90 online or $110 on paper per the current form; confirm when filing.
Sources
Every fee, date and rule on this page was taken from these official and primary sources.
- Kansas Secretary of State: Information reports
- Kansas Secretary of State: Biennial filing announcement, January 2, 2024
- Kansas Department of Revenue
- IRS: Get an employer identification number
- IRS: Employer identification number, including international applicants
Rules and fees change. If you are reading this long after October 1, 2026, confirm the figures with the source before you rely on them.
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This guide is general information. It is not tax or legal advice for your situation.