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Kansas Business Registration Fee Calculator

Forming an LLC in Kansas costs $85 to file, then about $45 per year to keep it in good standing. Incorporating costs $85 up front and about $45 per year. Pick your entity type above for the itemized breakdown.

Your business

Estimated annual cost
$45.00/ year
  • Biennial information report
    $90 online / $110 paper, every two years (Kansas switched from annual reports in 2024)
    $45.00
One-time fees (first registration)
  • LLC formation filing (Articles of Organization)
    $85 online, $90 paper — cut from $160 in February 2026
    $85.00
One-time total: $85.00

Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-17. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.

Good to know

  • Kansas cut more than two dozen business fees in 2026 — LLC formation dropped from $160 to $85.

What determines business cost in Kansas?

  • Entity type (LLC vs. corporation)
  • Formation filing fee ($85 LLC / $85 corp)
  • Annual/biennial report fees
  • Franchise or privilege taxes

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to start an LLC in Kansas?

The state filing fee for Articles of Organization is $85. $85 online, $90 paper — cut from $160 in February 2026 That's the mandatory government cost — registered-agent services, operating agreements, and expedited processing are optional extras.

What does an LLC cost per year in Kansas?

About $45 per year: a $90 biennial information report every 2 years.

How much does it cost to incorporate in Kansas?

Filing Articles of Incorporation costs $85 ($85 online, $90 paper), then about $45 per year in report fees.

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Official Kansas resources

Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.

Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.