Form Your Kansas C Corporation
Build the structure investors require in the Sunflower State — issue stock, raise priced rounds, and incorporate with an $85 filing fee and no state franchise tax
Filed in Kansas
The Sunflower State · KS
- State filing fee$85
- Processing timeImmediate to 2-3 business days (online); $90 by paper
- Our formation feeFree (you pay $100 if you choose a paid plan)
- Annual report$50 biennial (for-profit, online) — due April 15, every two years
- State tax rate6.5% corporate; 5.58% personal
Form your Kansas C-Corp — pay only the state filing fee, nothing more.
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Everything to launch your Kansas C-Corp
Free formation means you pay only the $85 state filing fee. All core services are included at no extra charge.
Articles of Incorporation filing
We prepare and submit your Articles of Incorporation to the Kansas Secretary of State.
Registered agent
Required in Kansas — we act as your agent for the first year.
EIN from the IRS
Your federal Tax ID — required to open a US business bank account and file taxes.
Corporate bylaws
Professionally drafted corporate bylaws — defines ownership, voting, and profit splits.
Benefits of forming an C-Corp in Kansas
Kansas pairs a central US location and low operating costs with a deep aerospace and manufacturing base, giving C Corporations room to scale and recruit. With no state franchise tax, a 6.5% corporate income tax, and fast Secretary of State processing, it is a practical home base for a venture-backable corporation raising priced rounds.
Issue stock and equity to build a cap table investors expect
The structure venture capitalists and institutional investors require to fund priced rounds
Perpetual existence that survives changes in ownership and management
Central US location ideal for distribution, with a growing aerospace and aviation manufacturing base
No state franchise tax for entities (Kansas levies none)
Quick processing — immediate to 2-3 business days for online filings
QSBS / Section 1202 gains may qualify for federal tax benefits on qualifying C Corp stock
Clear governance through a board of directors and corporate bylaws
Key features of a Kansas C-Corp
- Stock issuance and a cap table that investors and VCs require
- Board of directors and corporate bylaws for formal governance
- Perpetual existence independent of any single owner
- No state franchise tax; 6.5% Kansas corporate income tax
- Central US location with a strong aerospace manufacturing base
Major industries in Kansas
Form your Kansas C-Corp in 6 steps
We handle every step while you stay in the loop. Processing takes Immediate to 2-3 business days (online); $90 by paper.
- 01
Choose Your Corporation Name
Your name must include a corporate identifier such as 'Corporation,' 'Incorporated,' 'Company,' 'Limited,' or an abbreviation. Check availability through the Kansas Secretary of State's business entity search before filing.
- 02
Appoint a Resident Agent
Kansas requires a resident agent (registered agent) with a physical Kansas address to accept service of process and official legal documents on the corporation's behalf.
- 03
File Articles of Incorporation
Submit your Articles of Incorporation to the Kansas Secretary of State. The state filing fee is $85 online ($90 by paper), with online filings processed immediately to within 2-3 business days.
- 04
Adopt Bylaws and Appoint a Board
Hold an organizational meeting to adopt corporate bylaws, appoint your board of directors, and authorize the issuance of stock. A C Corporation needs at least one director.
- 05
Issue Stock and File 83(b) if Applicable
Issue shares to founders and investors and record them on your cap table. Founders receiving restricted stock should file an 83(b) election with the IRS within 30 days of the grant.
- 06
Obtain an EIN and File the Biennial Report
Apply for a free EIN from the IRS for banking, tax, and payroll. Kansas for-profit corporations then file a biennial report by April 15, with a $50 fee online.
Kansas C-Corp costs at a glance
Kicker formation is free — you pay only the required state fees. No hidden charges.
Kansas C-Corp requirements checklist
Everything you need to form and maintain a Kansas C-Corp in 2026.
- File Articles of Incorporation with the Kansas Secretary of State ($85 online)
- Appoint a resident agent with a physical Kansas address
- Appoint a board of directors (minimum of one director)
- Adopt corporate bylaws and hold an organizational meeting
- Issue stock to shareholders and maintain a cap table
- Obtain an EIN from the IRS
- File a biennial report by April 15 ($50 online for for-profit corporations)
Filing information
- Formation document
- Articles of Incorporation
- Filing agency
- Kansas Secretary of State
- Registered agent
- Required
- Corporate bylaws
- Recommended
- EIN
- Required
- Name reservation fee
- $30 (120 days)
Free formation — pay only the state fee
Kicker formation is free. You pay the $85 Kansas state filing fee and nothing more for the Starter plan. Optional plans add registered agent, EIN, corporate bylaws, and compliance.
Starter
- Articles of Incorporation filing
- Name availability check
- Digital document delivery
- Formation status tracking
Booster
- Everything in Starter
- Registered agent (required in Kansas)
- EIN / Federal Tax ID
- Expedited processing (1–2 days)
- Corporate bylaws
- Priority support
- Kicker Voice — 3-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 15 days
Founder
- Everything in Booster
- Business mailing address
- Bookkeeping — 3 months free
- Dedicated account manager
- Rush processing
- Kicker Voice — 6-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 30 days
Kicker
- Everything in Founder
- ITIN filing & preparation
- Same-day priority processing
- 2nd year annual filing $0
- Kicker Voice 12-day + Kicker Pay 60 days free
Compare all plans on our pricing page.
Kansas C-Corp questions, answered
Common questions about forming an C-Corp in Kansas. Can't find an answer? Talk to our team.
How much does it cost to incorporate a C Corporation in Kansas?
The state filing fee for Articles of Incorporation is $85 online ($90 by paper), filed with the Kansas Secretary of State. For-profit corporations then pay a $50 biennial report fee.
How long does it take to form a Kansas C Corporation?
Online filings with the Kansas Secretary of State are typically processed immediately to within 2-3 business days. Paper filings take longer and cost $90.
Does Kansas have a franchise tax for corporations?
No. Kansas does not impose a state franchise tax. Corporations are subject to the 6.5% Kansas corporate income tax, with a 6.5% state sales tax also in effect.
How is a C Corporation taxed?
A C Corporation pays a flat 21% federal corporate income tax on profits, plus Kansas's 6.5% corporate income tax. Dividends paid to shareholders are taxed again on their personal returns — the 'double taxation' tradeoff that comes with the structure investors prefer.
Why do investors prefer a C Corporation?
C Corporations can issue multiple classes of stock, maintain a cap table, and accept priced equity rounds or SAFEs — the structure venture capitalists and institutional investors require. Qualifying C Corp stock may also be eligible for QSBS / Section 1202 federal tax benefits.
What is an 83(b) election and when do I file it?
If a founder or employee receives restricted stock subject to vesting, an 83(b) election lets them be taxed on its value at grant rather than as it vests. It must be filed with the IRS within 30 days of receiving the stock — the deadline is strict and cannot be extended.
When is the Kansas corporate report due?
Kansas for-profit corporations file a biennial report by April 15, every two years based on formation year, with the Secretary of State. The fee is $50 online. Missing it can put the corporation's good standing at risk.
Does my Kansas C Corporation need to file a BOI report?
Under FinCEN's March 2025 interim final rule, US domestic entities and US persons are exempt from Beneficial Ownership Information reporting. Only foreign-formed entities registered to do business in a US state are still required to file.
Kansas government filing resources
Filing fees for common C-Corp services
Official Kansas state charges for the filings you may need after formation — our service fee is separate, and we confirm the current amount before filing.
$35 to reserve a name for 120 days.
$35 per document for a certified copy (plain/uncertified copy is $20 per document).
Additional $7.50 per document to have an ordered certified copy or Certificate of Good Standing apostilled/authenticated for international use (specify the destination…
Flat $115 for a for-profit corporation (covers C-Corp and S-Corp.
Learn moreRegistration is with the Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR), not the Secretary of State, and is business-level (not entity-type specific).
Learn more$35 for a for-profit corporation (falls under 'all other businesses') via the BEA form.
Learn more$35 for paper filing / $30 for online filing (applies to all businesses other than not-for-profit corporations).
Learn moreFor-profit corporation: $35 revival filing fee + $85 penalty fee + $110 per past-due biennial information report (Form IFP).
Learn moreEverything you need to run your Kansas C-Corp
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