Forming an LLC in
Kansas KS
Checked November 4, 2026 · How we score
Filing fee
$160
Articles of Organization
Annual fee
$50
per year, normalised
State income tax
5.58%
top rate
Cost rank
#36
of 51, first-year fees
Kansas LLC costs
| Filing fee | $160 |
|---|---|
| Annual report / franchise fee | $50 Annual report: $50, due April 15 (for calendar-year entities). |
| First-year state fees | $210 |
| Registered agent | Required (about $50–$300/year if you don't use your own address in the state) |
| Newspaper publication | No |
| Anonymous ownership | No |
| Processing time | 2 days |
Kansas taxes for LLCs
| Personal income tax (top) | 5.58% Graduated 5.2%–5.58% (two brackets). |
|---|---|
| Corporate income tax | 7% 4% plus a 3% surtax on income above $50,000, 7% effective top rate. |
| State sales tax | 6.5% |
| Franchise / gross receipts | No LLC franchise tax since 2011 repeal; annual report fee only. Local sales taxes can raise combined rates above 10%. |
A single-member LLC is a disregarded entity: profit flows to the owner's personal return. Federal income tax applies in every state. Non-US owners without US-source business income generally owe no US income tax but must file Form 5472 with a pro-forma 1120 each year.
Pros and cons
Why form in Kansas
- Kansas has a Series LLC statute
- Online filing with 2-day turnaround
- Reasonable annual report
Watch out for
- $160 filing fee is among the highest outside the Northeast
- Kansas-sourced income is taxed even for out-of-state LLCs
Best for: Midwestern small businesses · Series LLC use cases
Kansas LLC: common questions
How much does an LLC cost in Kansas?
Filing the Articles of Organization in Kansas costs $160. After that, expect a $50 annual report. Annual report: $50, due April 15 (for calendar-year entities). A commercial registered agent, if you need one, is typically $50–$300 a year extra.
Do I need a registered agent in Kansas?
Yes. Kansas requires every LLC to keep a registered agent with a physical street address in the state to accept legal and tax notices. You can act as your own agent if you live there, but non-residents and owners who want privacy usually pay a commercial agent, typically $50–$300 a year.
Can a non-US resident form an LLC in Kansas?
Yes. Kansas does not require US citizenship, residency or an SSN to own an LLC; you need a Kansas registered agent address and then an EIN from the IRS (by fax or mail with Form SS-4 if you have no SSN). A foreign-owned single-member LLC must also file Form 5472 with the IRS every year, even with no US income. Check what Kansas publishes, since member or manager names may appear in public filings.
Does Kansas have a state income tax?
Yes. Graduated 5.2%–5.58% (two brackets). LLC profits normally pass through to the owners' personal returns. Corporate income tax: 4% plus a 3% surtax on income above $50,000, 7% effective top rate.
Does Kansas allow series LLCs?
Yes, Kansas enacted a Series LLC statute in 2018 so separate series can hold assets and liabilities independently. Each series is registered with the Secretary of State.
Sources
Kansas Secretary of State business filings
- Kansas Secretary of State / business filing office
- Tax Foundation – 2026 state income tax rates
- LLC University – LLC filing and annual fees by state (cross-check)
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