Short answer: $85 to file, about $85 in year one, and about $45 a year after that. Online formation fee
We've pulled these figures from the Kansas Secretary of State's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
First year vs every year after
Year one
$85
Online formation fee
Each year after
$45
Averages out to $45 per year ($90 every two years)
With a formation service
| Route | Upfront | Registered agent |
|---|---|---|
| File it yourself | $85 | You serve, or hire one separately |
| Northwest | $124 | Included year one, then $125/yr |
| Bizee Basic | $85 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
| Bizee Standard | $284 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
How Kansas compares
Kansas's LLC filing fee is $85. That's the 13th lowest of 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $104, so Kansas comes in $19 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $85 | 38 of 51 |
| Arkansas | $45 | 49 of 51 |
| Nebraska | $100 | 30 of 51 |
| New Mexico | $50 | 44 of 51 |
| Oklahoma | $104 | 26 of 51 |
| Colorado | $50 | 44 of 51 |
Kansas fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $85 | $85 online. Paper filings cost $90 due to a $5 technology surcharge. |
| Biennial Information Report | $90 | biennial, April 15th every two years |
| Name reservation (optional) | $30 | 120 days |
| Change of registered agent | $30 | $30 online or $35 by mail |
| Amendment | $30 | |
| Certificate of good standing | $5 | |
| Foreign Application | $115 | For LLCs formed in another state |
| Certificate of Cancellation | $35 | |
| DBA / assumed name | N/A | none |
LLC cost and fees: Kansas questions
What is the Kansas LLC filing fee?
$85 for Articles of Organization. $85 online. Paper filings cost $90 due to a $5 technology surcharge.
How much does a Kansas LLC cost per year?
About $45 a year in state fees. Averages out to $45 per year ($90 every two years)
Is it cheaper to file a Kansas LLC myself?
Yes, filing directly costs only the state fee. Services add convenience, a registered agent address and reminders. Northwest charges $39 plus the state fee, and Bizee's Basic package is $0 plus the state fee.
How much does expedited filing cost in Kansas?
No standard published expedite fees due to immediacy of online system
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.