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Forming an LLC in Kansas for the first time

The Kansas filing fee is $85. For a beginner the best service is Mainstay Filing: $199 a year covers the filing, agent, EIN application and the annual report, so year 1 comes to $284.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026

Your Kansas checklist

  1. File the Articles of Organization (DL). $85 to the Kansas Secretary of State.
  2. Registered agent. The company itself, a Kansas resident, or a business entity formed in Kansas or authorized to do business there. You may serve as your own agent if you meet that rule; Mainstay Filing includes one in its price.
  3. EIN. Free from the IRS; included in the application Mainstay Filing prepares.
  4. Operating agreement. Write one even for a single owner. No upcharge at Mainstay Filing.
  5. Annual report. Information Report, every two years, $90. Due: 15th day of the 4th month after tax-year-end.
Best for beginners

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$199 / year + $85 state fee

  • LLC formation, prepared and filed
  • Registered agent, all year
  • EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
  • Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
  • Compliance reminders and stored documents

Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.

Total for the first three years

$772 with Mainstay Filing, state fees included. Others: Northwest Registered Agent $464; ZenBusiness $672; Bizee $473; LegalZoom $922 (these totals leave out any charge for filing the annual report).

Questions

What is the best LLC service for a beginner in Kansas?

Mainstay Filing. First year $284 including the $85 Kansas filing fee; $289 in year 2.

Can a beginner file an LLC in Kansas without a service?

Yes: file the Articles of Organization (DL) with the Kansas Secretary of State for $85. Required registered agent: The company itself, a Kansas resident, or a business entity formed in Kansas or authorized to do business there.

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