Kansas LLC fee table
| Item | Fee | How often | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Articles of Organization (online; $90 by mail) | $85 | One time | verified source |
| Information report | $90 | biennial | unverified source |
| Name reservation (optional) | not verified | One time | unverified |
| Expedited processing (optional) | Not verified | Per filing | unverified |
| Foreign LLC registration (out-of-state LLCs) | $115 | One time | unverified secondary source |
| Registered agent | $0 if you serve yourself; typically $100–150/yr paid | Yearly | typical 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.
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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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