Starting an LLC in Kansas
What it costs, what you file and what you owe afterwards. Every figure below came from the state's own pages.
Forming an LLC in Kansas costs $85 to file the Articles of Organization (Form DL) with the Kansas Secretary of State, Business Services Division. After that, Information Report is due april 15 of every second year, matching whether the LLC formed in an odd or even year, with roughly a three-month grace period before forfeiture; $90 online or $110 on paper.
What it costs
| What | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (Form DL) | $85 | Once, when the LLC is formed |
| Information Report | $90 | April 15 of every second year, matching whether the LLC formed in an odd or even year, with roughly a three-month grace period before forfeiture; $90 online or $110 on paper. |
Registered agent
Kansas requires one. Kansas calls this a resident agent; it can be an individual, a business registered in Kansas, or the LLC itself, but the registered office must be a Kansas street address where the agent is regularly present.
What you owe after year one
April 15 of every second year, matching whether the LLC formed in an odd or even year, with roughly a three-month grace period before forfeiture; $90 online or $110 on paper.
Missing it is the most common way a good standing lapses, and restoring one costs more than filing on time.
The official pages
- Kansas Secretary of State, Business Services Division
- Search the register for your name
- File the Articles of Organization (Form DL)
- Report filing and due dates
Read from the source, 2, 3, 4 on 2026-09-04. Fees change, so check the state page before filing. SideKix has no relationship with any state agency and takes nothing for sending you there.
Before you file
- Sole proprietor, LLC or S corp, what actually differs, with no recommendation
- What it will cost to start, because the filing fee is the small part
- Whether the name is still free, checked against the registries themselves
- What to do first if the idea is still an idea
Another state
SideKix, “How much does an LLC cost in Kansas?”, checked 2026-09-04. https://sidekixhq.com/start-an-llc-in-kansas.html
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Kansas?
The state filing fee for the Articles of Organization (Form DL) is $85.
What form do I file to start an LLC in Kansas?
The Articles of Organization (Form DL), filed with the Kansas Secretary of State, Business Services Division.
Does Kansas require an annual report for an LLC?
April 15 of every second year, matching whether the LLC formed in an odd or even year, with roughly a three-month grace period before forfeiture; $90 online or $110 on paper.
Do I need a registered agent in Kansas?
Yes. Kansas calls this a resident agent; it can be an individual, a business registered in Kansas, or the LLC itself, but the registered office must be a Kansas street address where the agent is regularly present.