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Kansas state guide - 6 lessons

How to start an LLC in Kansas

Kansas forms LLCs through the Secretary of State's Business Services Division for $85 when you file online, or $90 by mail using Form DL. Kansas also moved its ongoing state filing from an annual report to a biennial Information Report starting in 2024, which changes how often you need to file compared to most neighboring states. This guide covers naming, the registered agent, the filing itself, EIN and tax registration, licensing, and the biennial report in the order you will need them.

Kansas LLC facts at a glance

Kansas LLC facts at a glance
Official filing agencyKansas Secretary of State, Business Services Division
Formation documentArticles of Organization
State filing fee$85
Filing methodsOnline through the Kansas Secretary of State's business filing center, Mail to Topeka using Form DL
Typical processing (recent)3-5 business days
Typical expedited processing24 hours for an extra $20
Registered agentRequired. Must have a physical Kansas street address and be either a Kansas resident or a business entity authorized to transact business in Kansas.
Information Report (biennial)$90, due April 15 of the LLC's reporting year (odd or even year matching formation year)
Late penaltyForfeiture of good standing after failure to file; check sos.ks.gov for current penalty terms
State-level business taxNo franchise tax on LLCs. 4%-7% corporate income tax if C-Corp elected.
Publication requirementNone
Filing fee by method$85 if filed online through the Secretary of State's business filing center, or $90 if filed on paper using Form DL
Information Report fee by method$90 if filed online, or $110 if filed on paper using Form ILC
Biennial reporting cycleKansas switched from an annual report to a biennial Information Report beginning in 2024. LLCs formed in an even-numbered year file in each following even-numbered year, and LLCs formed in an odd-numbered year file in each following odd-numbered year.
Series LLCsKansas permits series LLCs, and each series must be reported separately on Kansas Secretary of State filings.

Processing times reflect recent official guidance and change often. Check the Kansas Secretary of State, Business Services Division current processing calendar before you rely on a date.

File it yourself

Kansas accepts filings directly from business owners. You do not need us, or any other company, to form your LLC. Here is the official portal.

the Kansas Secretary of State's online business filing center

The Kansas lessons

  1. 1Name your Kansas LLCRequired wording, the distinguishable name standard, and how to search before you file.
  2. 2Appoint your Kansas resident agentWho qualifies, the resident agent's role, and how it connects to the biennial report.
  3. 3File the Articles of OrganizationThe $85 online fee, what the form asks for, and the paper filing alternative.
  4. 4Get an EIN and register with Kansas RevenueThe free IRS EIN, when Department of Revenue registration applies, and what to have ready.
  5. 5Kansas LLC taxes, licenses and permitsHow pass-through income is taxed, no franchise tax, and where to check local licensing.
  6. 6Open a bank account and file your biennial Information ReportWhat banks require, the switch to biennial filing, the fee, and the risk of missing it.
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Last reviewed: September 2026 - reviewed by Gullia Filing Legal & Formation Team, Corporate formation specialists and registered agents