Edmond Hui is a software engineer and serial entrepreneur based in New York who has founded multiple online businesses across e-commerce, media, and information publishing. Before transitioning into tech, he spent years as a commercial real estate professional closing deals totaling over 100,000 square feet, giving him firsthand experience with business formation and entity structuring. He built MyStateLLC to provide the free, state-specific LLC guidance he wished existed when forming his own companies.
Annual Report at a Glance
Due Date
April 15
Fee
$55
Filing Method
Online or mail
Late Penalty
$25 late fee plus potential dissolution
Sos Filing Url
https://www.sos.ks.gov
How to File
1
Gather Required Information
Collect your LLC's current registered agent address, principal office address, member/manager information, and Kansas business entity ID number before starting the filing process.
2
Access the Kansas Business Center
Visit the Kansas Secretary of State website at sos.ks.gov and navigate to the Kansas Business Center online filing system to begin your annual report submission.
3
Complete the Annual Report Form
Enter your LLC's current information, including any changes to registered agent, principal office, or management structure that occurred during the past year.
4
Pay the $55 Filing Fee
Submit payment for the $55 annual report fee using a credit card, debit card, or electronic check through the online system.
5
Confirm Filing and Save Receipt
Review all information for accuracy, submit your annual report, and save your confirmation receipt as proof of filing with the Kansas Secretary of State.
Ready to file your annual report?
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Kansas charges a $25 late fee for annual reports filed after the April 15th deadline each year. If your report remains unfiled 60 days past the deadline, the Kansas Secretary of State will administratively dissolve your LLC, immediately terminating your legal business status and liability protection.
Once dissolved, you cannot legally operate, sign contracts, or maintain bank accounts under your LLC name. You'll also face potential personal liability for business debts and obligations. Reinstating a dissolved LLC requires filing a Certificate of Reinstatement with the Secretary of State and paying both the $25 late fee and reinstatement costs, a more expensive remedy than timely filing.
Additionally, failure to file damages your LLC's good standing status, which lenders and partners may request during business transactions. To avoid these complications, file your annual report with the Kansas Secretary of State by April 15th using Form AR, which costs $50 for the standard filing fee plus the late fee if applicable.
You must file your Kansas LLC annual report through the Kansas Business Center at sos.ks.gov or submit Form AR (Annual Report) by mail to the Kansas Secretary of State, 120 S.W. 10th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66612. Online filing through the Kansas Business Center is the fastest method and generates an immediate filing confirmation, eliminating uncertainty about receipt. The filing fee is $40 for online submissions and $50 for paper filings mailed to the Secretary of State's office. Your report is due by the last day of the month in which your LLC was originally formed. Missing this deadline triggers a $25 late fee per month and potential administrative dissolution of your LLC. To file immediately, visit the Kansas Business Center website, log in with your LLC credentials, select your entity, and complete the annual report form with current member and manager information. Confirm your filing status within 24 hours to ensure timely compliance.
The Kansas LLC annual report filing fee is $55, paid to the Kansas Secretary of State. If you miss the June 15th deadline, the Kansas Secretary of State assesses an additional $25 late penalty, bringing your total cost to $80. You'll submit Form LLCR (Annual Report) along with your payment to the Business Documents Division. This fee structure means timely filing saves you 45% compared to late filing. For Kansas LLC owners, this annual expense is mandatory to maintain active legal status and avoid administrative dissolution. Missing the deadline doesn't just cost more—it risks losing your liability protection and good standing. File your Form LLCR before June 15th through the Kansas Secretary of State's website or by mail with a check payable to the "Secretary of State" to avoid the penalty and keep your LLC in compliance.
Kansas LLC annual reports must be filed by April 15th each year with the Kansas Secretary of State's Business Services Division. This deadline applies uniformly to all LLCs, regardless of their formation date during the previous year. The annual report filing fee is $40, payable to the Kansas Secretary of State. You'll submit Form AR (Annual Report for Domestic and Foreign LLCs) either online through the Secretary of State's website or by mail. Missing this deadline triggers a $100 late fee plus potential administrative penalties and loss of good standing status, which could expose your LLC to personal liability and prevent you from conducting business legally in Kansas. To ensure timely filing, mark April 15th on your calendar now and gather your LLC's current member information and business address before the deadline approaches. File your 2026 annual report at sos.kansas.gov/business/forms-fees starting January 1st.
No, all active Kansas LLCs must file annual reports without exception. The Kansas Secretary of State requires every LLC, regardless of size, revenue, or activity level, to submit an annual report by April 1st each year. Even dormant LLCs that generated no income during the fiscal year must file to maintain good standing and avoid administrative dissolution.
The filing fee is $40, payable to the Kansas Secretary of State. Failure to file by the deadline triggers a $25 late fee per month, and non-compliance beyond 60 days can result in involuntary dissolution of your LLC's legal status.
The only way to avoid filing is to formally dissolve your LLC by submitting Articles of Dissolution with the Secretary of State. If you're uncertain whether your LLC is still active, contact the Kansas Secretary of State's Business Services Division at (785) 296-4564 to verify your filing status.
Submit your next annual report through the Secretary of State's online filing system (sos.kansas.gov) before April 1st to ensure continuous compliance.
