Kansas

To form an LLC in Kansas, you must file Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State. This process involves selecting a unique business name that includes a designator like LLC and appointing a registered agent with a physical Kansas address. The state requires a filing fee of $160 to submit these formation documents, which can be completed online for faster processing or by mail.

Once established, Kansas LLCs must maintain compliance by filing biennial reports instead of annual reports. These information reports are due every two years by the 15th day of the fourth month following the entity’s tax closing date, typically April 15. LLCs formed in even-numbered years file in even years, while those formed in odd-numbered years file in odd years. The filing fee is $50 for online submissions or $55 for mail-in reports to keep the business in good standing.