How to Start an LLC in Kansas
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Kansas LLC filing fee & timeline
To form an LLC in Kansas you file your Articles of Organization with the state and pay the state filing fee of $85 online (or $90 on paper). Incofile adds a flat, one-time service fee on top — no monthly charges — and your total is always shown before you pay.
Most Kansas LLC filings are prepared and submitted within one business day. State approval time depends on Kansas's current processing queue, typically ranging from a few business days to a few weeks, with expedited options available in many states.
Why form an LLC in Kansas
Kansas cut its formation fees in 2026: an LLC now costs $85 to file online through the Kansas Business One Stop, and reporting is every two years rather than every year. There is no state business licence and no franchise tax on LLCs.
Kansas LLC at a glance
| State filing fee | $85 online · $90 on paper (reduced in 2026) |
|---|---|
| Document filed | Articles of Organization (Form DL) |
| Standard approval time | Immediate online |
| Biennial information report | $90 online · $110 on paper, due 15 April every two years |
| Late penalty | Forfeiture after a 3-month delinquency; reinstatement $35 + $85 penalty + $110 per missed report |
| Name reservation (optional) | $35, holds the name for 120 days |
| State income tax | 5.2% up to $23,000 (single), then 5.58% |
| Registered agent | Required; a resident agent with a Kansas street address — the LLC may be its own agent |
State figures checked against the Kansas Secretary of State, Business Services Division, September 2026. State fees are set by Kansas and can change; the exact total is shown before you pay.
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Kansas?
| Cost | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (state filing fee) | $85 online · $90 on paper | Required, one time |
| Registered agent | $0 if you act as your own agent at a Kansas street address; otherwise a registered agent service | Required, ongoing |
| Biennial information report | $90 online · $110 on paper, every two years | Required by 15 April in your odd/even year |
| EIN from the IRS | Free from the IRS | Needed for a bank account and taxes |
| Name reservation | $35 for 120 days | Optional |
These are state, IRS and other outside costs — not Incofile fees. Your Incofile package price is shown separately at checkout, and your full total is always shown before you pay. Estimate every cost for your state with our LLC cost calculator.
How to form an LLC in Kansas — 4 steps
Choose your package
Pick the Incofile package that fits your goals. Your Kansas state filing fee is shown before you pay.
Tell us about your LLC
Complete our short form with your company name, address and ownership details — about ten minutes.
We check & file with Kansas
We confirm your name is available and file your Articles of Organization with the Kansas state office.
Get your documents
Your approved Kansas LLC documents land in your dashboard, with reminders for your annual report and other deadlines.
How to start an LLC in Kansas: step by step
Here is exactly what forming a Kansas LLC involves, whether you file it yourself or let Incofile handle the paperwork.
Choose and check your LLC name
Pick a name that includes “LLC” or “Limited Liability Company” and is distinguishable from existing Kansas businesses. Check it with our free business name search.
Appoint a registered agent
Name a registered agent with a physical street address in Kansas (not a PO box) who can accept legal papers during business hours. In Kansas the LLC itself may act as its own resident agent if it has a Kansas street office. If you live outside Kansas or want privacy, Incofile can act as your agent.
File the Articles of Organization
File Form DL online through the Kansas Business One Stop and pay $85 ($90 on paper). Online filings are recorded immediately.
Create an operating agreement
Kansas does not require you to file an operating agreement, but it records who owns the LLC, how profits are shared and how decisions are made. Banks commonly ask for it, and it helps protect your limited liability.
Get an EIN
Apply to the IRS for your Employer Identification Number (EIN). You need it to open a business bank account, hire staff and file federal taxes. The IRS issues it free; non-US owners without an SSN apply by phone, fax or mail, and our Gold package handles it for you.
Register for taxes and local licences
File the Kansas Business Tax Application (CR-16) with the Department of Revenue for sales tax and withholding if needed — there is no fee. Check your city for a local business licence.
File your information report every two years
File the information report (Form ILC) by 15 April in the odd- or even-numbered years matching your formation year. It costs $90 online. After a three-month delinquency period the LLC is forfeited, and reinstatement costs $35 plus an $85 penalty plus $110 for each missed report.
What you need to form an LLC in Kansas
- A business name that is available and meets Kansas's naming rules (it must include “LLC” or “Limited Liability Company”).
- A registered agent with a physical address in Kansas — Incofile can be your agent.
- Articles of Organization filed with the Kansas state office — we prepare and submit these for you.
- An operating agreement and EIN to open a business bank account (included in our Gold and Platinum packages).
- Ongoing compliance — Kansas's reports, taxes and registered agent rules (see below). We track the deadlines and remind you.
Operating agreement
An operating agreement sets out who owns the LLC, how profits are split, how decisions are made and what happens if a member leaves. Kansas does not ask you to file it with the state, but banks usually want to see it, and without one the state's default rules apply. Incofile includes a customised operating agreement in the Gold and Platinum packages.
EIN (Employer Identification Number)
Your EIN is the federal tax ID for your LLC. You need it to open a business bank account, hire staff and file taxes. The IRS issues it free — online in minutes if you have a Social Security number, or by fax or mail (one to eight weeks) if you don't. Our Gold and Platinum packages include it, and it is also available as a separate service.
This is general information, not legal advice. If you're unsure which structure is right, compare LLC vs S-Corp vs C-Corp.
Kansas LLC naming rules
The name must contain “Limited Liability Company” or an abbreviation such as “LLC” or “L.L.C.” and must be distinguishable from every other entity on the Kansas register. Check availability with our free business name search.
Keeping your Kansas LLC compliant
Information report
Kansas LLCs file an information report every two years — by 15 April in odd-numbered years if formed in an odd year, even-numbered years if formed in an even year. It costs $90 online. Miss it by more than three months and the LLC is forfeited; getting it back costs $35 plus an $85 penalty plus $110 for each missed report.
Registered agent
Your resident agent must have a Kansas street address where they are regularly present. Uniquely, the LLC itself may serve as its own agent if it has a Kansas office. Incofile can act as your Kansas agent if you have no Kansas address.
Taxes
Owners pay Kansas income tax on their share of profit — 5.2% on the first $23,000 of taxable income for a single filer and 5.58% above. There is no franchise tax on LLCs.
Licences
Kansas has no general state business licence. Register with the Department of Revenue for sales tax (6.5% state rate plus local) if you sell taxable goods, and check your city for local licences.
Incofile clients get every Kansas deadline tracked in their dashboard with email reminders — see registered agent service.
Kansas LLC — frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Kansas?
Incofile charges a flat, one-time formation fee (Silver, Gold or Platinum) plus the Kansas state filing fee of $85. There are no monthly charges, and the total is shown before you pay.
How long does it take to form an LLC in Kansas?
We prepare and submit your Kansas Articles of Organization within one business day. State approval times vary from a few business days to a few weeks; expedited filing is available in many states.
Do I need a registered agent in Kansas?
Yes. Kansas requires every LLC to have a registered agent with a physical address in the state to receive legal and state mail. Incofile can serve as your Kansas registered agent so you stay compliant and keep your address private.
Can I start an LLC in Kansas if I live in another state or country?
Yes. You do not need to live in Kansas to form an LLC there. Incofile can act as your registered agent and provide a business address, so you can form and run your Kansas LLC from anywhere.
How much does a Kansas LLC cost per year?
Kansas charges $90 every two years for the information report — about $45 a year. Add a registered agent service if you use one.
When is the Kansas information report due?
By 15 April every two years, in the odd- or even-numbered years that match the year you formed. It can be filed from 1 January.
Can my Kansas LLC be its own registered agent?
Yes. Kansas allows the LLC to act as its own resident agent, provided it has a Kansas street address where the agent is regularly present.
Did Kansas reduce its LLC fees?
Yes. In 2026 the Secretary of State reduced LLC formation fees to match corporation fees — $85 online and $90 on paper.
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