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LLC formation services compared in Kansas (2026)
The Kansas filing fee is $85. With a registered agent, Mainstay Filing (our best overall pick) comes to $284 in year 1; the other four services range from $85 to $334.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
- Prices verified October 2026
Year-1 cost of each service in Kansas
| Service | First-year price (with agent) | Year-1 total |
|---|---|---|
| Bizee | $0 Basic package, agent free the first year | $85 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 package, agent included the first year | $124 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 Starter package plus $99 agent | $184 |
| Mainstay Filing | Included | $284 |
| LegalZoom | $0 Basic package plus $249 agent | $334 |
Kansas filing details
- State filing fee
- $85
- Formation document
- Articles of Organization (DL)
- Filed with
- Kansas Secretary of State
- Yearly state report
- Information Report, every two years: $90
- Registered agent
- Required. The company itself, a Kansas resident, or a business entity formed in Kansas or authorized to do business there.
Mainstay Filing
$199 + $85 state fee = $284 in year 1
- 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.
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Kansas questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Kansas with a service?
In year 1, from $85 (Bizee) to $334 (LegalZoom), with a registered agent and Kansas’s $85 filing fee included. Mainstay Filing is $284.
What does Kansas charge to file an LLC?
$85, paid to the Kansas Secretary of State for the Articles of Organization (DL). Every service on this page adds that fee on top of its own price.
Do I need a registered agent for a Kansas LLC?
Yes. The company itself, a Kansas resident, or a business entity formed in Kansas or authorized to do business there.
Is the cheapest first year the cheapest LLC?
Not always. Bizee is lowest in year 1, but the agent price changes after the first year for Bizee, Northwest Registered Agent and ZenBusiness, while Mainstay Filing stays at $199.
Sources
- Kansas Secretary of State, Form DL fee schedule ($85 online, effective February 27, 2026): sos.ks.gov/media/press-releases/2026/05-26-26-secretary-of-state-reduces-fees-for-kansans.html, checked October 1, 2026
- Kansas formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: sos.ks.gov/publications/Register/Volume-45/Issues/Issue-07/02-12-26-53865.html, checked October 1, 2026
- Kansas Form ILC, Information Report ($90 online, $110 paper): sos.ks.gov/forms/business_services/ILC.pdf, checked October 1, 2026
- Kansas report due date (multira state research spine, due dates verified 714/714): ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch17/017_076_0139.html, checked August 12, 2026
- Kansas registered agent statute (K.S.A. 17-7925): ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch17/017_079_0025.html, checked October 20, 2026
Provider prices: each company’s own pages, checked October 2026 (see sources and method).