Short answer: File Foreign Application with the Kansas Secretary of State for $115, and name a Kansas registered agent.
We've pulled these figures from the Kansas Secretary of State's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
Registering an out-of-state LLC in Kansas
File Foreign Application with the Kansas Secretary of State ($115). You'll usually need a certificate of good standing from your home state and a Kansas registered agent.
Termed Resident Agent. Must have physical Kansas street address (no P.O. box) and be available during normal business hours.
How Kansas compares
Kansas's foreign LLC registration fee is $115. That's the 20th lowest of 47 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $150, so Kansas comes in $35 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $115 | 28 of 47 |
| Arkansas | $300 | 6 of 47 |
| Nebraska | Varies | Not confirmed |
| New Mexico | $100 | 33 of 47 |
| Oklahoma | $300 | 6 of 47 |
| Colorado | $100 | 33 of 47 |
Kansas fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Biennial Information Report | $90 | biennial, April 15th every two years |
| Foreign Application | $115 | For LLCs formed in another state |
Foreign LLC registration: Kansas questions
Do I need to register my out-of-state LLC in Kansas?
If your LLC is "transacting business" in Kansas (for example, an office, employees or ongoing operations there), you generally must register as a foreign LLC with the Kansas Secretary of State.
How much does foreign LLC registration cost in Kansas?
$115 to file Foreign Application.
Does a foreign LLC need a registered agent in Kansas?
Yes. Every registered LLC needs an agent with a physical address in Kansas. Termed Resident Agent. Must have physical Kansas street address (no P.O. box) and be available during normal business hours.
Does a foreign LLC file the Kansas annual report too?
Generally yes. Registered foreign LLCs usually carry the same Biennial Information Report obligation. Confirm the foreign LLC fee with the state.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.