Kansas LLC Cost (2026): Real Filing Fees, Annual Reports & Year-1 Totals
The real cost of forming an LLC in Kansas in 2026, with each dollar figure linked to an authoritative source. This page is the cost-table-only variant of our full Kansas LLC formation guide; if you also need the 6-step walkthrough, FAQ, and tool comparisons, start there.
Year-1 cost table
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization filing fee | $160 | cite |
| Annual Report fee | $50 | cite |
| Registered Agent (Northwest, annual) | $125 | cite |
| 24-hour expedite service (optional) | $100 | cite |
| Typical Year-1 total (self-filed, Northwest RA) | $335 | cite |
Two cost drivers underneath the table: Articles of Organization filing (a one-time fee per filing) and registered agent fees (an ongoing yearly service). Both are line-itemed above.
Annual filing deadline
Kansas LLCs must file an annual report by the 15th day of the fourth month after the close of their fiscal year-end, with a $50 fee; most calendar-year LLCs file by April 15.
Authoritative sources
- https://sos.kansas.gov/business/business-entity-formation.html
- https://sos.kansas.gov/business/annual-report.html
- https://www.ksrevenue.gov/businformation.html
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