Form a Kansas LLC with StartGlobal
$399 state fee included
EIN, operating agreement and first-year agent service included. Nothing else to buy.
Kansas LLC costs at a glance
| Cost | When | Applies in Kansas | With StartGlobal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization filing fee | Once, to form | Yes | Included in $399 |
| Registered agent | Every year | Yes, or be your own | Year one included, then $99/yr |
| Business Entity Information Report | Every two years | Yes | Optional filing service, $299/yr |
| EIN | Once | For a bank account or staff | Included in $399 |
| Operating agreement | Once | Recommended | Included in $399 |
| Local business licences | Varies | Depends on city, county and trade | Paid to the issuer |
Forming the LLC
Kansas LLCs are formed by filing a Articles of Organization with the Kansas Secretary of State, Business Services, which accepts filings online. The state charges a one-time fee to accept it; the fee is the same whether you file yourself or use a service, and StartGlobal includes it in the $399.
Keeping it active
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. The first one is due by April 15 of the next even or odd year matching the formation year (for example, an LLC formed in 2026 first files by April 15, 2028).
You also need a registered agent in Kansas every year. Ours is included for the first year and $99 a year after; you can act as your own if you have a Kansas address and are there in business hours.
- 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).
What a "$0" Kansas LLC costs over three years
Formation, a registered agent every year and an EIN, at each provider's published prices. The Kansas filing fee is added on top of theirs and included in ours.
| Three years | |
|---|---|
| ZenBusiness Starter Registered agent is a $199/yr add-on from day one. | $696 + Kansas filing fee |
| LegalZoom Basic Registered agent is $249/yr. | $826 + Kansas filing fee |
| Bizee Basic Registered agent free for year one, then $149/yr. | $368 + Kansas filing fee |
| StartGlobal State fee, first-year agent and EIN included. Agent $99/yr after. | $597, all in |
Over three years our price is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom in every state. Bizee's first agent year is free, which can make it cheaper depending on the state fee. Filing yourself costs only the state fee.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an LLC cost in Kansas?
Kansas charges a one-time fee to file the Articles of Organization. With StartGlobal the total is $399 with that fee included, plus your EIN, operating agreement and first-year registered agent service. After that: 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.
What are the yearly costs of a Kansas LLC?
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. You also need a registered agent in Kansas every year, unless you act as your own.
Is there a cheaper way to form a Kansas LLC?
Yes: file the Articles of Organization yourself with the Kansas Secretary of State, Business Services, act as your own registered agent and get your EIN from the IRS for free. It costs only the state fee and your time.
Does a $0 LLC service cost nothing in Kansas?
No. The Kansas filing fee is charged on top of a "$0" formation, and registered agent service and the EIN are usually add-ons. Over three years our $399 all-in is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom at their published prices.
