Kansas LLC cost
Kansas LLC Cost (2026)
Official Kansas LLC formation filing fee, report or franchise charges, and first-year cost estimate from government sources.
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Not legal or tax advice. Confirm current fees on the linked official sources before you file.
Quick cost snapshot
Fees checked: October 27, 2026 (America/New_York). Confirm on the linked official pages before you file.
Formation filing fee
Kansas domestic LLC formation filing fee: $85 online ($90 paper).
Formation fee
Official instructions (Rev. 2/27/26): Online Articles $85; paper $90. Permanent regulation 7-50-1 sets the LLC application/recording fee at $75 (service/form charges explain the $85/$90 totals).
Information report
Kansas LLCs file a periodic information report. The exact current dollar fee was not confirmed from an open official fee line this run (information-report page 404/login). Confirm at sos.ks.gov before filing.
Registered agent
A registered agent with a physical address in Kansas is required (rules vary). Commercial agent fees are private-market prices, not the state formation fee.
Publication requirement
None
First-year cost estimate
| Approach | Rough first-year total |
|---|---|
| DIY (state fees) | ~$85–$90 formation; plus information-report fee when due |
| With a formation service | State fees plus the service package price |
FAQ
Are these fees guaranteed?
No. Legislatures and filing offices change schedules. Use the Sources links for the controlling amounts.
Is this legal or tax advice?
No. General information only.
Sources
- Kansas SOS — Articles of Organization instructions (DL.pdf, Rev. 2/27/26)
- KAR 7-50-1 LLC filing fees (eff. Feb 27, 2026)
- K.S.A. 17-76,136
Checked October 27, 2026.