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Corporation Filing Fees in Kansas

In Kansas, filing articles of incorporation for a for-profit corporation costs $85 online or $90 on paper, and the biennial information report costs $90 online or $110 on paper.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Kansas at a glance

Articles of incorporation fee
$85 online, $90 paper
Annual report fee
$90 online, $110 paper (biennial report)
K.S.A. 17-7503 sets the report fee at $80 plus an amount set by regulation.
Report frequency
Every two years (information report)
Filed in even or odd years matching the year of formation, by April 15.

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The rules in Kansas

How much does it cost to file articles of incorporation in Kansas?

Articles of incorporation fee in Kansas: $85 online, $90 paper.

What is the annual report fee for a corporation in Kansas?

Annual report fee in Kansas: $90 online, $110 paper (biennial report). K.S.A. 17-7503 sets the report fee at $80 plus an amount set by regulation.

How often does a corporation in Kansas have to file a report with the state?

Report frequency in Kansas: Every two years (information report). Filed in even or odd years matching the year of formation, by April 15.

Where do the Kansas corporation filing fees come from?

The rules above come from K.S.A. 17-7503. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

Check the filing office's current fee schedule before you file. Fees are set by statute but can change, and some offices add separate charges for expedited processing, certified copies, name reservations, or paying by card.

Note the report due date when the corporation is formed. Missing a periodic report can lead to late fees, loss of good standing, and eventually administrative dissolution, which can affect contracts and lawsuits.

The formation fee is only one part of the cost. Franchise or privilege taxes, publication requirements, and local business licenses are often separate, so budget for them as well.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.