How Do I Start an LLC in the State of Kansas? Starting a Kansas LLC

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Formation Process

To start a Kansas LLC, you’ll need to:

  1. File Articles of Organization with the Kansas Secretary of State for $160 online or $165 by mail.
  2. Create an operating agreement (though it’s not required in Kansas).
  3. Obtain any necessary licenses and permits for your business.
  4. Pay state taxes including income, sales, and employer withholding.
  5. File an annual report and pay a $50 filing fee.

Out-of-state LLCs can operate in Kansas by registering as a foreign LLC with the Kansas Secretary of State, and Kansas LLCs can also operate in other states by registering as a foreign LLC in those states.

Costs and Requirements

  • The main cost to start an LLC is the filing fee for the Articles of Organization, which is $160 online.
  • A registered agent, known locally as a resident agent, is required; costs vary based on the commercial service chosen.
  • Registering as a foreign LLC in Kansas costs $165.
  • The Kansas name reservation fee is $30 online and $35 by mail.
  • An annual report must be filed each year with a $50 fee.

Additional Information

  • An EIN is needed for your LLC for banking and tax purposes.
  • The process takes 24 hours for online filings.

Processing Time and Filing

It generally takes 24 hours to form an LLC online in Kansas. Here is what you need to know about the processing time and filing:

  • Online filings are approved immediately, with no additional transit time for documents.
  • LLC processing time for mail submissions is 2 days after payment is received.

Send the form and payment to: 

Kansas Office of the Secretary of State
Memorial Hall, 1st Floor
120 S.W. 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66612

Remember, the biggest expense is the $160 fee for online filing of the Articles of Organization with the Kansas Secretary of State. Submitting the annual report online costs $50, while the mail fee is $55.

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