Kansas LLC Formation

Forming a Kansas Limited Liability Company for your business is an excellent decision. LLC's enjoy both the simplified pass through taxation of partnerships and the limited liability of corporations. An LLC has fewer formalities after formation than a corporation. You can focus on your business without extra paperwork or worrying about risking your personal assets.

Protect your personal assets from lawsuits and judgments against your business by forming a Kansas LLC. If you neglect to incorporate your business, you could be held personally liable for business debts and lawsuits. Read below for all the requirements to incorporate your business by forming a Kansas Limited Liability Company, including filing fees.

LLC Name Requirements

Must include “limited liability company,” “limited company,” “LLC” or “LC”

License Requirements

Kansas requires most businesses to obtain a license and pay a fee if operating in the state. Please check with the state to make sure your business is complying with the license requirements for your particular profession.

Registered Agent

Address must be a street address in Kansas. A post office box is unacceptable.

Kansas LLC Filing Fees

As of September, 2005, the filing fee for a Kansas Limited Liability Company is $165. This does not include any additional services.

Kansas LLC Taxes

In 2005, Kansas changed its franchise tax law. See this page http://www.kssos.org/other/franchise_info.html for updated information on Kansas franchise tax.