How Much Does It Cost to Form a Kansas LLC?
Kansas is priced in the middle of the national range for LLC filing fees. But the state filing fee is only part of the picture. This page breaks down every cost you'll encounter — formation, ongoing compliance, and optional services — so there are no surprises.
State Filing Fee
The Kansas Secretary of State charges $160 to file your Articles of Organization. This is a one-time fee paid when you form the LLC.
Annual / Recurring State Fees
Kansas charges $50 for the biennial report (filed every two years). Miss it, and you risk late fees and eventually administrative dissolution.
Kansas tax note: Filing fee: $160 online, $165 by mail. Biennial Information Report: $50 online, $55 by mail. Switched from annual to biennial in January 2024. Due April 15 for calendar-year filers.
Resident Agent Cost
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Get StartedEvery Kansas LLC is required to maintain a resident agent. With our formation package, the first year of resident agent service is included.
Expedited Processing
If you need your LLC formed faster, the Kansas Secretary of State offers expedited processing for $50. This typically reduces the turnaround from 3-5 business days to 1-2 business days.
Full Cost Table
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee | $160 | One-time, paid to the Kansas Secretary of State |
| Annual report | $50 | Filed every two years with the Kansas Secretary of State |
| Resident Agent service | $99/year | $99/year, separate from formation |
| Expedited processing | $50 | Optional — reduces turnaround to 1-2 business days |
First-Year Cost Summary
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Get StartedIf you form through us, our flat service fee covers preparing and filing your formation document with the state. Registered agent service ($99/year) is available as a separate add-on.
Ongoing Annual Costs
After year one, your ongoing costs are: $99/year for resident agent + $50 every two years for the biennial report.
How We Compare
Many LLC formation services charge similar-priced services but then tack on upsells: compliance packages, rush fees, unnecessary add-ons. Our service covers preparing and filing your formation document with the state.