Kansas LLC Annual Report Fee

What is the Kansas LLC annual report?

The Biennial Report updates your LLC's officers, addresses, and registered agent with the Kansas Secretary of State. It is separate from federal taxes and keeps your entity in good standing.

Who must file in KS?

• Domestic LLCs formed in Kansas
• Foreign LLCs registered to do business in KS
• Entities that want to avoid late penalties and administrative dissolution

Information you need to file in KS

Have these details ready before you log in to the Kansas Secretary of State portal. Most rejections happen because one field is stale.

• Entity file number or charter ID from the Kansas Secretary of State
• Legal LLC name exactly as registered
• Principal business address and mailing address (if different)
• Registered agent legal name and KS street address
• Names and business addresses of managers or managing members
• Credit card or e-check for the $55 biennial state fee

Foreign LLCs use the same fields but enter their KS foreign registration number instead of a domestic formation date.

Why filing on time matters

• Late fees and interest accrue quickly in many states
• Your entity can lose good standing and the ability to sue or expand
• Banks and partners often require proof of compliance before deals close

What goes in the Biennial Report?

The Kansas Secretary of State uses the Biennial Report to keep a current public record of your LLC. You confirm or update basic facts — not your full financial statements.

• Legal entity name and file number
• Principal business address and mailing address
• Registered agent name and KS street address
• Manager or member information (when the state asks for it)
• Officers or governors for manager-managed vs member-managed LLCs, per state form

Review every field before you submit. Outdated agent information is the most common reason filings bounce back or good standing requests fail later.

Late fees and loss of good standing

In Kansas, the Biennial Report is due 15th day of 4th month after tax year end (biennial). Missing that window can get expensive fast.

• Late penalties. The Kansas Secretary of State may charge daily or flat late fees on top of the $55 biennial report fee.
• Not in good standing. Banks, insurers, and other states may refuse transactions until you cure the delinquency.
• Administrative dissolution. Extended non-filing can lead the state to void your authority to do business in KS.
• Blocked expansion. Foreign qualification in a new state usually requires proof your home entity is active — impossible if reports are overdue.

ClearFormation sends 90-, 60-, and 30-day reminders, pre-fills your report, and files after you approve for $89 every 2 yrs plus the state fee.

Biennial filing in KS

Kansas requires the Biennial Report every two years, not every year. Due date: 15th day of 4th month after tax year end (biennial).

• Mark the next due date on your calendar — it is easy to forget in off years
• Foreign LLCs registered in KS follow the same biennial schedule as domestic LLCs
• Your registered agent must stay active in both filing years

Foreign LLCs registered in Kansas

If you foreign-qualified into KS, you owe the same Biennial Report as a domestic LLC. Your home state still governs formation, but Kansas compliance is separate.

• File with the Kansas Secretary of State using your KS foreign registration number
• Keep your KS registered agent active — the report must list current agent details
• Stay current in your home state as well; foreign qualification does not replace home-state reports

Expanding elsewhere? See our Kansas foreign qualification guide.

Checklist before you file

1. Confirm the due date. 15th day of 4th month after tax year end (biennial) for most entities — verify against your exact formation month if the state uses anniversary dating.
2. Update addresses. Principal office, mailing address, and registered agent must match reality.
3. Verify agent consent. Your KS agent must agree to be listed; commercial agents handle this automatically.
4. Budget the fee. $55 biennial payable to the Kansas Secretary of State at submission.
5. Save proof. Download the confirmation PDF — you may need it for a certificate of good standing request the same week.

Common annual report mistakes in Kansas

• Listing a resigned agent. If your agent quit, appoint a replacement before you file — the report will bounce.
• Using a home address when you moved. Update principal and mailing addresses to match where you actually operate.
• Paying the wrong fee tier. Some states charge more for late filings or different entity types — confirm the LLC amount on the Kansas Secretary of State site.
• Assuming no news means no filing. Most states require a report even if nothing changed since last year.
• Confusing this with taxes. The Biennial Report does not satisfy IRS or state income tax obligations.

After you file the Biennial Report

1. Same day — Download the confirmation PDF and store it with your entity records.
2. Within a week — Verify the Kansas Secretary of State public record shows active status and updated agent details.
3. If expanding — Order a certificate of good standing while your status is fresh for foreign qualification elsewhere.
4. Next cycle — Set a reminder for 15th day of 4th month after tax year end (biennial) (every two years) so the following report is not a surprise.

What this filing is — and is not

The Biennial Report is a Secretary of State information update. It keeps your LLC on the public register in Kansas.

• It is not your federal income tax return
• It is not a substitute for city or county business licenses
• ClearFormation files the state report only — secretary of state annual report filing only — not tax preparation or tax filing.