Start a Kansas LLC
How to start an LLC in Kansas →
Name, registered agent, Articles of Organization and bank account, step by step.
Kansas LLC cost →
What it costs to form and to keep, and a three-year comparison.
Kansas LLC name check →
Check a name against Kansas naming rules before you file.
Kansas operating agreement →
Not required by law, but every LLC needs one. Create yours free.
Run a Kansas LLC
Kansas Business Entity Information Report →
Every two years. Due dates, first filing, and what happens if you miss it.
Kansas registered agent →
Every Kansas LLC needs one. Ours is included in year one.
Compliance deadline tracker →
Every federal and Kansas deadline for your LLC.
Changing or closing it: add or remove a member, change your registered agent, move to another state, dissolve the LLC.
Kansas LLC at a glance
Formed with
Kansas Secretary of State, Business Services
Formation document
Articles of Organization
Recurring filing
Business Entity Information Report, every two years
Online filing
Yes
Kansas LLCs file a Business Entity Information Report every two years. It is due by April 15, every two years: LLCs formed in an even-numbered year file in even years, LLCs formed in an odd-numbered year file in odd years.
Must contain "Limited Liability Company", "Limited Company", "L.L.C.", "L.C.", "LLC" or "LC" (in English, or another language written in Roman characters), and it must be distinguishable from names already on the Kansas register.
- Kansas moved from annual to biennial reports starting January 1, 2024; the report lists members owning 5% or more of the LLC's capital.
- Kansas does not grant extensions; an LLC that has not filed within 90 days after the due date is forfeited and must file a certificate of reinstatement.
- The resident agent must have a Kansas street address (not a P.O. box).
Forming a Kansas LLC from outside the US?
The steps above are written for people who live in the US. If you live abroad, the bank account and tax filings work differently.
Kansas LLC for non-residents →Sources
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Frequently asked questions
How do I start an LLC in Kansas?
Choose a name, appoint a registered agent in Kansas, and file a Articles of Organization with the Kansas Secretary of State, Business Services. Then write an operating agreement and open a business bank account. Our step-by-step guide covers each one.
How much does a Kansas LLC cost?
Kansas charges a one-time filing fee to form an LLC. With StartGlobal it is $399 in total, with that fee, your operating agreement and first-year registered agent included.
Does a Kansas LLC file an annual report?
Kansas LLCs file a Business Entity Information Report every two years. It is due by April 15, every two years: LLCs formed in an even-numbered year file in even years, LLCs formed in an odd-numbered year file in odd years.
Is an operating agreement required in Kansas?
No, but every Kansas LLC should have one.
