Starting a Business in Kansas
LLC filing: $160 | Corp filing: $90 | Business-friendly score: 6.5/10
Business Environment at a Glance
6.5/10
Business-Friendly Score
3.1% - 5.7%
Income Tax
6.5%
State Sales Tax
$7.25
Minimum Wage
Business Filing Fees in Kansas
| Item | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| LLC Filing Fee | $160 | One-time, filed with Secretary of State |
| LLC Annual Fee | $55 | Due annually to maintain good standing |
| Corporation Filing Fee | $90 | One-time, Articles of Incorporation |
| Corporation Annual Fee | $55 | Annual report/franchise tax |
Tax Rates
| State Income Tax | 3.1% - 5.7% |
| Corporate Tax Rate | 4% + 3% surtax on income over $50K |
| State Sales Tax | 6.5% |
| Max Local Sales Tax | 4% |
| Minimum Wage | $7.25/hr |
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Kansas Special Requirements
- Annual report required with Secretary of State ($55 for LLCs)
- Kansas sales tax registration required for retail businesses
- Workers compensation required for most employers
- Withholding tax registration with Kansas Department of Revenue
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The state filing fee for an LLC in Kansas is $160. Licenses, insurance, equipment and rent usually cost far more: see the full picture for your business type and city.
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