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Kansas LLC Cost Calculator

US rates · checked 18 Oct 2026

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Off: the first report or tax is counted from year 2. Check the state's due date; some bill it in the year you form.

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Kansas LLC cost over 3 years
$175.00
$85.00to form
$45.00state fees a year
$0total $175.00
  • Filing fee
  • Biennial information report
Kansas filing fee · Articles of Organization / Certificate of Formation$85.00
Biennial information report × 1 · $90 every two years (biennial information report)$90.00
Registered agent × 3$0.00
Other one-time costs$0.00
Total over 3 years$175.00

Articles are $85 online or $90 on paper; the information report (now biennial, due April 15) is $90 online or $110 on paper. A May 2026 SOS press release announced further cuts to formation and information-report fees without giving amounts, so recheck.

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How the Kansas LLC cost calculation works

How much is an LLC in Kansas? $85 to file with the state, then $90 every two years (biennial information report). With no paid registered agent, the first year costs $85 in state fees and three years cost $175. Add a registered agent or other costs to see your own total.

  1. File with the state: $85

    Kansas charges $85 for a standard LLC filing. Expedited processing costs extra.

  2. Keep it active: $90 every two years (biennial information report)

    Miss it and the state can add late fees or dissolve the LLC, even when the filing is free. Most states let you file online.

  3. Registered agent: free if you act as your own

    Every LLC needs a registered agent with a physical address in Kansas. You can be your own, or pay a service a yearly fee; enter it above.

  4. Other costs depend on your business

    Articles are $85 online or $90 on paper; the information report (now biennial, due April 15) is $90 online or $110 on paper. A May 2026 SOS press release announced further cuts to formation and information-report fees without giving amounts, so recheck.

Worked example. Over 3 years, a Kansas LLC with no paid registered agent costs $175 in state fees: the $85 filing fee plus $90 in biennial information report fees (1 × $90).

Kansas LLC Cost FAQ

How much is an LLC in Kansas?

$85 to form, then $90 every two years (biennial information report). With no paid registered agent, the first year costs $85 in state fees and three years cost $175. A paid registered agent and any publication or license fees are on top.

What is the Kansas LLC filing fee?

$85 for a standard filing of the formation document, checked on the official Kansas site on 18 Oct 2026.

Does Kansas charge an annual fee for LLCs?

Yes: $90 every two years (biennial information report). Articles are $85 online or $90 on paper; the information report (now biennial, due April 15) is $90 online or $110 on paper. A May 2026 SOS press release announced further cuts to formation and information-report fees without giving amounts, so recheck.

How much does a Kansas LLC cost per year?

$45 a year in state fees ($90 every two years), plus a registered agent if you pay one.

How does Kansas compare with other states?

Kansas's filing fee is $85. 14 of the 50 states and DC charge less to file. The median filing fee is $100, and fees run from $35 to $500.

Do I need to pay for a registered agent?

No. You can act as your own registered agent if you have a physical address in the state and are available in business hours. A service costs extra each year.

Are there other costs to start an LLC?

An EIN from the IRS is free. You may also need a local business license, a DBA, or a professional operating agreement.

Sources: Kansas official source 1 · Kansas official source 2 · IRS: Get an employer identification number (free)

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