Kansas - Corporation

Form your new Corporation in Kansas

Below is a list of the initial and ongoing requirments to form and maintain a Kansas Corporation.

Initial Filing Requirements:

State Filling Fee:

The minimum filing fee in the state of Kansas is $105.00. If you would like to compare this to other states filing fees, click here.

Corporate Name Identifiers:

The name that you choose for a Kansas corporation must be distinguishable from any other registered or authorized Kansas business entity and any reserved names on record. The name of the corporation must contain one of the following words as a corporate identifier:

The name shall contain the word "Association", "Church", "College", "Company", "Corporation", "Club", "Foundation", "Fund" "Incorporated", "Institute", "Society", "Union", "Syndicate", "Limited" or the abbreviation "Co.", "Corp.", "Inc." or "Ltd."

Specific Purpose Requirements:

Kansas does not require a specific purpose to be listed in the Certificate of Incorporation.

Directors:

Kansas has the following director requirements for a corporation.

Directors are not required to be listed in the Articles / Certificate of Incorporation.

Officers:

Officers (President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer) are not required to be listed in the articles / certificate of incorporation.

Stock Information:

The "standard" number of authorized shares in Kansas is 1000 shares, with "no-par" value. An increase in the number of authorized shares or par value may affect the initial filing fees.

Annual Filing Requirements:

There is an Annual Report that must be received by the state of Kansas 4 1/2 months after tax closing date. The fee for this filing is: a minimum of $55

Forms and payment, as required, should be sent to:

Kansas Sec Of State, Ron Thornburgh
Memorial Hall
120 SW 10Th Ave Fl 1

Topeka, KS 66612-1237

Taxes:

For more information on taxes, visit the State of Kansas Tax Information Website.

S Corporation:

S Corporation status is recognized by the State of Kansas. A state election, separate from the federal election, is not required.

License Requirements:

Kansas requires most businesses to obtain a business license and pay a fee if operating in the state. Please check with the state to make sure your business is complying with the licence requirements for your particular profession.

If you would like assistance in determining what licenses you need to obtain, and and to obtain the forms online, you can visit one of our recommended partners BusinessLicenses.com

Special Requirements (if any):

None

If you are ready to form your own corporation or Limited Liability Company, you can start the process by filling out our secure online order form, or you can call one of our incorporation specialists at: 866-421-8416, and place your order over the phone.