Filed with
Kansas Secretary of State, Business Services
Document
Articles of Organization
Recurring filing
Every two years
- 01
Choose a name for your Kansas LLC
Kansas LLC name checker →The name must contain "Limited Liability Company", "Limited Company", "L.L.C.", "L.C.", "LLC" or "LC" (in English, or another language written in Roman characters). It also has to be distinguishable from every business already on the Kansas register.
Check it against Kansas's naming rules with our name checker before you file.
- 02
Choose a registered agent
Every Kansas LLC needs a registered agent with a physical address in Kansas, available in business hours to accept legal papers and state notices.
You can be your own agent, but your address goes on the public record and you need to be there during business hours. A registered agent service keeps your home address off the filing.
- 03
File your Articles of Organization
Kansas Secretary of State, Business Services →The Articles of Organization is the document that creates your LLC. It is filed with the Kansas Secretary of State, Business Services, which accepts it online.
It names the LLC, its registered agent and address, and whether it is managed by its members or by managers.
- 04
Write an operating agreement
Kansas operating agreement rules and free generator →The operating agreement sets out who owns the LLC, how profits are shared and how decisions are made. It is not filed with the state, but banks often ask for it, and without one your state’s default rules decide disputes between members.
- 05
Get an EIN
An Employer Identification Number from the IRS is the LLC’s federal tax number. You need it to open a business bank account and to hire, and it is free from the IRS.
- 06
Open a business bank account
Keep the LLC’s money separate from yours from the first day. Mixing them is the most common reason courts set aside an LLC’s liability protection.
- 07
Get the licenses your business needs
Kansas business license lookup →Forming the LLC is not a business license. Check whether Kansas requires a state license, what your city or county requires, and whether your trade is licensed. If you sell taxable goods or services, register for Kansas sales tax too.
- 08
Keep your Kansas LLC in good standing
Compliance deadline tracker →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).
Worth knowing in Kansas
- 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).
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Frequently asked questions
How do I start an LLC in Kansas?
Choose an available 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, get an EIN from the IRS and open a business bank account.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Kansas?
Kansas charges a filing fee for 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. See our Kansas LLC cost page for the yearly costs.
Does a Kansas LLC have to 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. 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).
What is the Articles of Organization?
The document filed with the Kansas Secretary of State, Business Services that creates your LLC. It gives the LLC's name, its registered agent and registered office in Kansas, and how it is managed.
Can I be my own registered agent in Kansas?
Yes, if you have a physical address in Kansas and are there during business hours. That address becomes part of the public record.
