Kansas Business Filing Deadlines & Ongoing Requirements

Kansas ongoing requirements

(LLCs, corporations and nonprofits, limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships): every 2 years by April 15; fee $90 online, $110 on paper.
State tax returns and payments (sales, withholding, unemployment) follow the schedule your agency assigns when you register.

Register for state taxes with Kansas Department of Revenue. Official page
Business-level tax: Corporate income tax and privilege tax.
Sales tax: get a Kansas retailers' sales tax registration from Kansas Department of Revenue before you sell taxable goods. Official page
Remote sellers must register once sales into the state pass $100,000 a year.
Local sales taxes are collected through the state return.
If you have employees, withhold Kansas income tax from wages and register for withholding. Official page

Register for unemployment insurance with Kansas Department of Labor. The 2026 taxable wage base is $15,100 per employee; experience-rated rates run from 0% to 6.95%. Official page
New employers start at 1.75%.
Workers' compensation through Kansas Division of Workers Compensation and private insurers. Required when: Annual payroll over $20,000
Post the required labor notices at your workplace. Official page

Business filings and annual reports: Kansas Secretary of State. Official page
Taxes: Kansas Department of Revenue. Official page
Unemployment insurance and labor rules: Kansas Department of Labor. Official page
Workers' compensation: Kansas Division of Workers Compensation.
Real estate licensing: Kansas Real Estate Commission.
Alcohol licensing: Kansas Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Child care licensing: Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
Health facility licensing: Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

City occupation/business license (City clerk): Many Kansas cities require a local occupation or business license.
Cannabis: only CBD products are allowed; there is no licensing regime for other products.

Checked against official sources on October 13, 2026. Rules change; confirm each item with its agency.

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