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Kansas LLC cost

Forming an LLC in Kansas costs $85 in state filing fees. Expect about $85 in known state charges in year one and $45 a year after that.

Last checked October 28, 2026 · some figures awaiting official confirmation (marked below).

Kansas LLC fee table

ItemFeeHow oftenStatus
Online Articles of Organization (online; $90 by mail)$85One timeverified source
Information report$90biennialunverified source
Name reservation (optional)not verifiedOne timeunverified
Expedited processing (optional)Not verifiedPer filingunverified
Foreign LLC registration (out-of-state LLCs)$115One timeunverified secondary source
Registered agent$0 if you serve yourself; typically $100–150/yr paidYearlytypical market range

Deadlines

Information report every two years: even-year formations file in even years and odd-year formations in odd years, due April 15.

Cheapest legal way to form in Kansas

  • File online directly with the state ($85 vs $90 by mail); a paid service is optional.
  • Be your own registered agent if you have a Kansas street address.
  • Skip name reservation and expedite unless you need them.
  • Get your EIN free from the IRS.

Kansas LLC cost calculator

1Where will you form your LLC?

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2What it costs

Kansas LLC cost FAQ

How much does it cost to form an LLC in Kansas?

The state filing fee for the online articles of organization is $85 online ($90 by mail). Known state charges in year one come to about $85, before optional services.

What are the ongoing state fees for a Kansas LLC?

Information report $90 (biennial). Averaged per year that is about $45.

When is the Kansas LLC report due?

Information report every two years: even-year formations file in even years and odd-year formations in odd years, due April 15.

Does Kansas require LLC newspaper publication?

No. Kansas has no newspaper publication requirement for LLCs (only New York, Arizona and Nebraska do).

Can I be my own registered agent in Kansas?

Usually yes, if you have a physical street address in Kansas (not a P.O. box) where you can accept legal papers during business hours. Paid agents typically cost about $100–150 a year.

How much does it cost to register an out-of-state LLC in Kansas?

Foreign LLC registration costs $115 (per a secondary source; not confirmed on the official page in our latest check), plus Kansas's ongoing report fees.

Sources

Checked October 28, 2026. Fees change; confirm on the official site before filing.

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