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Resources for Starting a Business in Kansas
Business Entity Formation
Business entities are formed by registration with the Kansas Secretary of State.
Limited Liability Company
Filing a Domestic LLC (for profit company, first registered in Kansas) is a $165 initial filing fee, $50 annual fee, and may be submitted online. Expedited service is not available. There is a two-to-three business day turnaround time for all completed and correct paper documents after receipt. The online filing system provides immediate filing of your documents. Annual reports may filed online.
Filing a Foreign LLC (for profit company, first registered elsewhere) is a $165 initial filing fee, $50 annual fee, and may be submitted online. Expedited service is not available. There is a two-to-three business day turnaround time for all completed and correct paper documents after receipt.Annual reports may filed online.
Corporation
Filing a Domestic Corporation (for profit company, first registered in Kansas) is a $90 initial filing fee, $50 annual fee, and may be submitted online. Expedited service is not available. There is a two-to-three business day turnaround time for all completed and correct paper documents after receipt. Annual reports may filed online.
Filing a Foreign Corporation (for profit company, first registered elsewhere) is a $115 initial filing fee, $50 annual fee, and may be submitted online. Expedited service is not available. There is a two-to-three business day turnaround time for all completed and correct paper documents after receipt.Annual reports may filed online.
Sole Proprietor
A sole proprietor business does not require registration with the state.
DBA (Doing Business As) or Fictitious Business Name
The State of Kansas does not require a business to register an assumed business name.
Business Licenses
Business licenses in Kansas are issued through the city or county. Some businesses require a state license. For more information on business licenses in Kansas visit their website.
Professional Licenses
There are a number of professions that require a state license in Kansas. For more information on professional licenses, visit this website. Use the section "Professional Licensure (registration, renewal, continuing education, verification)" to locate professional licensing requirements.
State Income Tax
Kansas does have a state income tax for individuals. Kansas does have a state income tax for corporations. Visit this website for more information on business income taxes in Kansas.
Kansas does have a franchise tax for corporations. Entities that have a net worth of less than $1,000,000 are not required to file a franchise tax return.
State Sales Tax
Kansas does have a state sales tax. Visit this website for more information on sales taxes in Kansas. Apply for an Kansas sales tax permit here. If you operate a business which requires the payment of Kansas tax you must register with the Kansas Department of Revenue. Begin the registration process at least 4 weeks prior to the date you start your business. The business tax application contains information for registering twelve different business taxes administered by the Kansas Department of Revenue.
Employer Assistance
The state of Kansas administers labor and employment issues through the Kansas Department of Labor.
Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment insurance information for employers in Kansas is available at this website.
Unemployment insurance information for workers in Kansas is available at this location.
Workers' Compensation
Information for employers in Kansas regarding Worker's Compensation is available from the Kansas Division of Workers Compensation website.
Occupational Health & Safety
Kansas provides Occupational Health & Safety support through Kansas Department of Labor. Visit their website.