Kansas – 50 States of Incorporation, Rebooted

Toto, we’re definitely in Kansas this week! Also known as the “The Sunflower State,” Kansas received high marks in Thumbtack’s 2017 Small Business Friendliness survey. An “A” grade was given to their training and networking programs, tax code, employment and hiring, and ease in starting a small business.

While Kansas has long been considered to be America’s agricultural heartland, at the start of the 20th century, mining, oil production, automobile manufacturing and the aircraft industry changed its tone so it could become a booming industrial state. If you’re excited by the prospect of starting a business in “The Jayhawk State,” here’s what you need to know about incorporating in Kansas.

1. When visiting the Kansas Secretary of State website, you can head over to their business filing center. This section provides several resources for business entities including business search tools, check for name availability, and formation documents to file for entities including sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), or limited partnerships.

2. Additional resources included by the Secretary of state include the ability to file an annual report, obtain a certificate of good standing, and file for withdrawal amendments and dissolutions. You are also required to obtain licenses, registration numbers, and permits as required by the local, state, and federal governments for your business. You may also perform a trademark search before filing to register for a trademark to make sure it is not already in use.

3. Kansas tax laws are a little complex, with the state having 12 types of taxes that may include but are not limited to retailers’ sales tax, withholding tax, corporate income tax, and transient guest tax among others. Luckily, the state has a business tax PDF of all the different types of taxes to keep in mind when filing returns and paying for taxes as well as an application once you have decided which appropriate taxes that pertain to your small business.

4. You small business is also required to have a registered agent. A registered agent (RA) is an individual or third party service that accepts legal and official documents on behalf of your business. Whether you choose an individual or third party, they must be a resident of the state of Kansas, have a physical street address in the state, and be available during general business hours to receive service of process.

5. If you need extra assistance in starting or maintaining your business, don’t hesitate to visit the Kansas Business Center. This page includes everything you need to know about planning, registering, operating, and closing a business as well as extra guidance and tips for moving a business to Kansas.

For all your small business updates follow the Kansas States Government on Facebook and Twitter.

Thinking about starting a small business in Kansas? Give us a call at 1(877) 692-6772 or visit us at mycorporation.com if you have any questions about forming a business or the regulations required.

Welcome back to the 50 States of Incorporation, Rebooted where we share what it takes to start a business in each of the 50 states. Join us biweekly for advice on how to start an LLC or corporation across the United States.

Deborah Sweeney

Deborah Sweeney is an advocate for protecting personal and business assets for business owners and entrepreneurs. With extensive experience in the field of corporate and intellectual property law, Deborah provides insightful commentary on the benefits of incorporation and trademark registration. Education: Deborah received her Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration degrees from Pepperdine University, and has served as an adjunct professor at the University of West Los Angeles and San Fernando School of Law in corporate and intellectual property law. Experience: After becoming a partner at LA-based law firm, Michel & Robinson, she became an in-house attorney for MyCorporation, formerly a division in Intuit. She took the company private in 2009 and after 10 years of entrepreneurship sold the company to Deluxe Corporation. Deborah is also well-recognized for her written work online as a contributing writer with some of the top business and entrepreneurial blogging sites including Forbes, Business Insider, SCORE, and Fox Business, among others. Fun facts/Other pursuits: Originally from Southern California, Deborah enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, Benjamin and Christopher, and practicing Pilates. Deborah believes in the importance of family and credits the entrepreneurial business model for giving her the flexibility to enjoy both a career and motherhood. Deborah, and MyCorporation, have previously been honored by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal’s List of the Valley’s Largest Women-Owned Businesses in 2012. MyCorporation received the Stevie Award for Best Women-Owned Business in 2011.

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