How to Start a Business in Kansas (Step by Step Guide)
Are you thinking about starting your own business in Kansas? If so, then you have come to the right place!
On this page, you can find step by step DIY instructions on how to incorporate your business in Kansas. From selecting the business entity type to forms to be filled, we have covered it all.
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The first step in setting up your business is to select the business structure.
Broadly there are 4 types of business entities that can be registered:
- Limited Liability Company (Most Popular)
- Corporation
- Sole Proprietorship
- Partnership
Each business structure differs on the basis of taxation, asset liability and estate planning. We have written a detailed tutorial on how to choose a business entity type for your business here.
Below we have given a broad outline of the steps involved in registering an LLC or Corporation in Kansas.
Clicking on each step, opens up a detailed guide on how to complete it.
Agency Responsible | Kansas Secretary of State – Business Filing Center |
Form(s) to be filled | Articles of Organization (Form DL) |
Mode | Mail, in-person, fax, Online |
Name Reservation | Optional, Fee $30 (Online)/ $35 (Mail) |
Filing Fee | $165 |
Time | By Mail: 3 days, Online: Instant |
Law | KS Stat § 17-7673 |
Summary:
- Check for business name availability
- File for Business name reservation (Optional)
- Select a Registered Agent
- Fill Articles of Organization (Form DL)
- Prepare an Operating Agreement
- Get an EIN Number (IRS Form SS-4)
- Get Kansas tax ID number
- Obtain relevant licenses and permits
- (Ongoing) File Annual Report
Agency Responsible | Kansas Secretary of State – Business Filing Center |
Form(s) to be filled | For-Profit Articles of Incorporation (Form CF) |
Mode | Mail, in-person, fax, Online |
Name Reservation | Optional, Fee $30 (Online)/ $35 (Mail) |
Filing Fee | $165 |
Time | By Mail: 3 days, Online: Instant |
Law | Kansas Code Chapter 17 CORPORATIONS Article 6073 |
Summary:
- Search for a Business Name
- File for Business Name Reservation(Optional)
- Select Registered Agent
- Fill the For-Profit Articles of Incorporation form (Form CF)
- Create Bylaws
- Get an EIN Number (IRS Form SS-4)
- Get Kansas tax ID number
- Obtain relevant licenses and permits
- (Ongoing) File Annual Report
References:
https://law.justia.com/codes/kansas/2017/chapter-17/article-76/
https://www.sos.ks.gov/other/articles_of_formation.html
Last fact-checked on 25/07/2018