Verified with the state on Oct 28, 2026

How much does an LLC cost in Kansas?

Forming an LLC in Kansas costs $85 in state fees online ($90 on paper).

To keep it: Annual Report, $53 every year.

Over 3 years that is $191 in state fees, before any formation service.

Below: the full cost to form (file) an LLC in Kansas, what it costs to keep it each year, and what each formation service adds.

Kansas state fees

From the Kansas Secretary of State. Every amount links to the official page it comes from; "?" means we have not verified it yet.

FeeAmountWhenChecked
Articles of Organization$85
$90 on paper
Once, to form the LLCOct 28, 2026
Annual Report
Kansas Secretary of State
$53every year, from the year after formationOct 28, 2026
3 years of state fees$191Filing everything yourself, without a formation service.

What you pay to the state, year by year

Year 1: $85 · Year 2: $53 · Year 3: $53

What it costs with a formation service (3 years)

State fees for Kansas included. For each service its cheapest package over 3 years, plus the registered agent every LLC needs (unless you are your own). Ranked by cost only; whether a company pays us does not change the order.

ServicePackageRegistered agentYear 13 years
Northwest LLC $391st year free, then $125/year$124$480Visit site
Basic $01st year free, then $149/year (standalone price)$85$489Visit site
Basic $79Not included: $119/year$283$627Visit site
Starter $0Not included: $99 1st year, then $199/year$184$688Visit site
Lite $0Not included: $199/year$284$788Visit site
Basic $0Not included: $249/year$334$938Visit site
Starter $297/yrIncluded$382$1,082Visit site
Basic $0Not included: $149/quarter$681$1,979Visit site
Free LLC $01st year free, then price not publishedPrice not publishedPrice not published
Not on Inc Authority's site: registered agent price after year 1.
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Not available in Kansas: Firstbase (forms LLCs in Delaware and Wyoming only, source).

Calculate it for your situation →

Are you your own registered agent (you need a street address in Kansas and must be there in office hours)? Then Bizee costs the same as filing yourself: $191 over 3 years.

Registered agent in Kansas

Every LLC needs a registered agent with a physical address in the state where it is registered. You can act as your own if you meet the state's rules, or pay a service. Registered agent prices compared →

FAQ

How much does it cost to form (file) an LLC in Kansas?

$85 in state filing fees for the Articles of Organization online, $90 on paper. A formation service adds its own price on top.

What does an LLC in Kansas cost per year?

Annual Report: $53, every year.

What does an LLC in Kansas cost over 3 years?

$191 in state fees if you file everything yourself and act as your own registered agent. With the cheapest formation service in our comparison it is $480 including a registered agent.

Which LLC service is cheapest in Kansas?

Over 3 years, including state fees and a registered agent: Northwest Registered Agent (Northwest LLC) at $480. The ranking is based only on these costs.

Facts and costs only, not legal or tax advice. Fees change: always confirm on the Kansas Secretary of State site before you file.