The Articles of Organization fee for a general Kansas LLC is $85 online and $90 on paper.
Official sourceWhat does Kansas charge to form and maintain an LLC?
| Formation document and method | File Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State, online or on paper. Choose the form for a general LLC, or a series, public benefit or professional LLC. |
|---|---|
| Formation charges | $85 online or $90 on paper for the Articles of Organization. |
| Recurring filing | An information report is filed every two years. The fee is $90 online or $110 on paper. |
| First and later due dates | Businesses formed in an even year file in each following even year, and those formed in an odd year file in each following odd year. For-profit reports are due by April 15, with a three-month delinquency period after the due date. |
| Registered agent and office | Name a resident agent and a registered office in Kansas. The agent can be an individual, a business registered in Kansas, or the business itself. The office must be a Kansas address with a building number and street, not a PO box. |
| Taxes and other costs | The Secretary of State fees do not include state tax registration, local licenses or paid agent service. |
When is the Kansas LLC information report due?
Kansas uses a biennial information report. Businesses formed in an even year file in each following even year, and those formed in an odd year file in each following odd year. For-profit reports are due by April 15. After the due date there is a three-month delinquency period.
Who can be the Kansas resident agent?
Name a resident agent and a registered office in Kansas. The agent can be an individual, a business registered in Kansas, or the business itself. The office must be a Kansas address with a building number and street, not a PO box.
What comes after the LLC filing?
Keep the accepted formation documents and your operating agreement, obtain an EIN when needed and check Kansas tax registration and local licenses for the business activity.
Use the EIN guide for founders without an SSN if it fits your situation. An EIN does not replace state tax registration.
Which costs are outside the Kansas filing fees?
The Secretary of State fees do not include state tax registration, local licenses or paid agent service. Budget for the information report every two years in addition to the formation filing.
Compare the known state charges in the calculator and the 50-state and DC fee table. If the business works elsewhere, review when another state can require registration before choosing a formation state.
Which official sources support these figures?
- Kansas Articles of Organization instructions and fee - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Secretary of State information reports - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Information report instructions - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Register a business in Kansas - reviewed October 1, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Kansas?
$85 online or $90 on paper for the Articles of Organization.
How much is the Kansas LLC information report?
$90 online or $110 on paper, filed every two years.
When is the Kansas information report due?
By April 15 of the applicable even or odd year for for-profit businesses.
Can a Kansas LLC be its own resident agent?
Yes. The resident agent can be an individual, a business registered in Kansas, or the business itself.
Can a Kansas registered office be a PO box?
No. It must be a Kansas address with a building number and street.
Official sources reviewed October 1, 2026. This guide covers an ordinary domestic LLC, not a personal legal or tax ruling. Government charges can change.