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How to File a Kansas Annual Report

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How to File a Kansas Annual Report

How to File a Kansas Annual Report

If you have a limited liability company (LLC) In Kansas, you must file an annual report to keep your business in good standing. But don’t worry – it’s a relatively painless process that can be done online. 

Read on to learn how to file your LLC’s annual report in Kansas. 

What Is an Annual Report?

An annual report simply verifies your business information and tells the state of Kansas that your LLC is still operating. In addition, keeping up with annual reports is a legal requirement that enables you to obtain a Certificate of Good Standing, which a bank or creditor might request to confirm your compliance. 

In Kansas, the following information is required for the annual report: 

  • Business name
  • Primary business address
  • Taxable year
  • Name of business contact
  • Date, state, and county of formation
  • Member or manager names and addresses
  • Authorized signers 

How to File an Annual Report in Kansas

To file your annual report in Kansas, visit the Secretary of State’s website and enter your business name and entity number. 

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Then simply fill in the required information. 

The filing fee is $55, and reports are due April 15.

If You Do Business in Other States

If you do business in other states, be sure to register in those states as a foreign LLC. For example, if your LLC is registered in Kansas and you start doing business in Florida, you’ll need to register in Florida as a foreign LLC.

You’re generally required to register as a foreign LLC if:

  • You have a physical presence of any kind in that state 
  • You have employees in that state
  • You regularly meet with clients, managers, or investors in that state
  • You are licensed to do business in that state

Once you’ve registered as a foreign LLC, your business will need to follow the annual reporting requirements of that state and pay taxes in that state. 

In Closing

Filing an annual report in Kansas is relatively easy and crucial to smooth business operations.

Failing to file an annual report can result in serious penalties, as can filing an inaccurate report.

Be sure to review all your business information and file your report on time to ensure your LLC remains in good standing.