Kansas LLC Cost (2026)

Q: Why do old guides say Kansas costs $160?

Kansas changed fees in 2026. Older tables may show pre2026 LLC formation fees.

See Kansas LLC costs in 2026, including state filing fees, recurring fees, registered agent, EIN, taxes, licenses, and common add-on costs.

LLC Route Editorial Team

Reviewed against official state and federal resources.

Updated July 28, 2026

Educational guide, not legal or tax advice.

Kansas LLC cost changed in 2026, so older fee tables can be misleading. A standard domestic LLC Articles of Organization filing is $85 online or $90 on paper. The recurring Kansas Secretary of State filing is the information report, due every two years, at $90 online or $110 on paper.

Educational note: This guide is for general informational purposes only. It is not legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice. Confirm current requirements with Kansas Secretary of State, Kansas Department of Revenue, Kansas Department of Labor, local agencies, IRS, and qualified professionals.

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If you are trying to decide…	Short answer
What is the Kansas LLC filing fee?	$85 online / $90 paper
Is there an annual report?	Kansas LLCs file an information report every 2 years
Information report fee	$90 online / $110 paper
When is the report due?	April 15 of the reporting year
Is a resident agent required?	Yes
Is name reservation required?	No
Is EIN included?	No. EIN is separate and free from IRS
Does formation include tax registration?	No. KDOR registration is separate

For many Kansas LLCs, the practical order is:

Search name -> choose Kansas resident agent -> file Articles of Organization -> create operating agreement -> get EIN if needed -> register with Kansas Department of Revenue if selling, withholding, or otherwise required -> register employer accounts if hiring -> check local and industry licenses -> file information report every two years

Kansas LLC cost at a glance

Cost or requirement	Amount	What to know
Articles of Organization, online	$85	$75 base filing + online SOS fee
Articles of Organization, paper	$90	$75 base filing + paper SOS and technology fees
Information report, online	$90 every 2 years	$80 base report + online/technology fees
Information report, paper	$110 every 2 years	Paper filing costs more
Name reservation	Varies by filing method	Optional; not needed if filing now
EIN	$0	Free directly from IRS
Resident agent service	Varies	Required agent, private service optional
Local or industry licenses	Varies	Depends on location and activity

Formation filing cost

Kansas Secretary of State’s 2026 fee schedule separates the LLC base filing fee from additional SOS and technology fees. That is why the practical domestic LLC formation cost is $85 online or $90 paper, not the older $160 amount many outdated guides still show.

This filing fee does not include:

Resident agent service
EIN filing help from a private company
Kansas Department of Revenue tax registration
Sales tax, use tax, or withholding accounts
Unemployment insurance setup
City, county, zoning, professional, or industry licenses
Formation-company service packages

Information report cost

Kansas LLCs file an information report every two years. The report is due by April 15 of the filing year.

The practical fee is:

$90 online
$110 paper

This is not an income tax return. It updates the Secretary of State record.

Cost FAQ

How much does it cost to start a Kansas LLC?

The Kansas domestic LLC filing is $85 online or $90 by paper under the 2026 fee structure.

Why do old guides say Kansas costs $160?

Kansas changed fees in 2026. Older tables may show pre-2026 LLC formation fees.

How much is the Kansas LLC annual report?

Kansas uses an information report every two years. It is $90 online or $110 paper.

Is Kansas tax registration included?

No. Formation with the Secretary of State is separate from Kansas Department of Revenue registration.

Official resources

TimeSee Kansas LLC processing time factors in 2026, including online filing, paper filing, name issues, registered agent mistakes, EIN timing, and next steps.NameLearn how to search a Kansas LLC name in 2026, check distinguishability, avoid name rejection, and separate legal names from DBAs, domains, and trademarks.Registered AgentUnderstand Kansas registered agent rules for LLCs in 2026, including who can serve, address requirements, privacy tradeoffs, and when to use a service.ArticlesLearn how to file the Kansas LLC formation document in 2026, what information to prepare, what the filing fee covers, and what to do after approval.AgreementLearn what a Kansas LLC operating agreement should cover in 2026, why banks and partners ask for it, and how it supports ownership and management.EINLearn when a Kansas LLC needs an EIN in 2026, how to apply through the IRS for free, and how EIN timing affects banking, payroll, and tax accounts.

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