FormByStateState guide
How to form an LLC in Kansas
The steps
Step 1: Choose a name
Pick a company name and confirm it is available in Kansas. The name search sits with Kansas Secretary of State. Keep the name distinct from companies already on the state register.
Step 2: Appoint a registered agent
An individual resident of Kansas or an entity authorized in Kansas, as resident agent. Kansas allows an LLC with a physical Kansas address to serve as its own resident agent in some circumstances. Decide now whether that will be you or a commercial service, because the filing asks for the agent name and address.
Step 3: File the Articles of Organization (Form DL)
File with Kansas Secretary of State and pay the state formation fee of $85. This filing is what creates the LLC.
Step 4: Write an operating agreement
An operating agreement records who owns the company, who runs it, and what happens if an owner leaves. It is an internal document in most states, but banks and partners ask for it.
Step 5: Get a tax ID number and set your calendar
Apply to the Internal Revenue Service for an employer identification number at no charge, open a company bank account, and record the Information Report deadline from this page so the first report is never a surprise.
State fees
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Formation fee, Articles of Organization (Form DL) | $85 |
| Information Report, every two years | $90 |
| Annual state fee | None, $0 |
| Paid to the state, year one | $85 |
| Paid to the state, every year after | $45 |
Registered agent rules in Kansas
Who may serve: An individual resident of Kansas or an entity authorized in Kansas, as resident agent. Kansas allows an LLC with a physical Kansas address to serve as its own resident agent in some circumstances.
A physical street address in the state is required.
A post office box alone is not enough. Resident agent must have a physical street address in Kansas. Formation is $85 online and $90 on paper. The information report is $90 online and $110 on paper.
Not sure which route fits you? Run the registered agent checker for Kansas.
Reports and deadlines
Report: Information Report. Fee: $90 each filing, every two years.
Rule: Due April 15 every two years, in even years if formed in an even year and in odd years if formed in an odd year. The next due dates on that fixed schedule are 2027-04-15, 2029-04-15, 2031-04-15.
Late fee: Late fee applies, and after a three month delinquency period the entity is forfeited. Forfeiture for failure to file. Reinstatement requires the reinstatement fee, a forfeiture penalty, and payment for each missed report.
What you pay the state every year after
You pay the state $45 every year after year one in Kansas, counting the report fee spread across its filing cycle and any annual state fee. The formation fee itself is paid once, in year one. A formation service company and a commercial agent add their own charges on top of that floor. The formation service chart below adds each service route to these state fees.
What it costs to hand it over to a formation service company in Kansas
Do not want the headache of filing all the paperwork yourself, or the worry of missing a deadline and falling out of good standing? No problem. Plenty of formation service companies are willing to take the whole burden off your hands. They file the form with the state, act as your registered agent, and remind you before every yearly filing comes due. This chart prices each one in Kansas, with the state fees already added in, so you can see the full cost of handing it over.
| Formation service company | Plan | Registered agent | State filing fees, first year | State fees, every year after | Total, first year | Total, every year after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bizee | Basic, $0 | $0 in year one, then $149 a year | $85 | $45 | $85 | $194 |
| Northwest Registered Agent (our pick) | LLC formation, $39 | $0 in year one, then $125 a year | $85 | $45 | $124 | $170 |
| ZenBusiness | Starter, $0 | $199 a year | $85 | $45 | $284 | $244 |
| Tailor Brands | Lite, $0 | $199 a year | $85 | $45 | $284 | $244 |
| LegalZoom | Basic, $0 | $249 a year | $85 | $45 | $334 | $294 |
The plan price is printed with the plan name. The agent column is what that formation service company charges to act as your registered agent. In Kansas, the state column is the Articles of Organization fee. Each total adds the state column for that year, the plan price, and the agent charge for that year. No add ons are included. Extras like an operating agreement cost more.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Kansas?
The state filing fee in Kansas is $85 for the Articles of Organization (Form DL). What you pay the state in year one comes to $85, counting any report fee due in year one and any annual state fee. A formation service company and a commercial agent add their own charges on top.
How much does an LLC in Kansas cost each year?
The recurring state charges in Kansas are: Information Report $90 every two years. After year one, you pay the state $45 a year.
Do I need a registered agent in Kansas?
Yes. An individual resident of Kansas or an entity authorized in Kansas, as resident agent. Kansas allows an LLC with a physical Kansas address to serve as its own resident agent in some circumstances. Resident agent must have a physical street address in Kansas. Formation is $85 online and $90 on paper. The information report is $90 online and $110 on paper.
When is the Information Report due in Kansas?
Due April 15 every two years, in even years if formed in an even year and in odd years if formed in an odd year The fee is $90 each filing.
Source: Kansas Secretary of State, https://www.kssos.org/business/business.html. State information checked on 2026-10-25. Service prices on this site were checked on merchant pricing pages on October 25, 2026.