Once your Kansas LLC is created, you must adhere to your state’s filing dates in order to maintain good standing and prevent costly fines or penalties.
This page addresses the following issues for a Kansas LLC:
What exactly is an annual report?
How do I submit my yearly report?
Should I use a registered agent?
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What Exactly Is an Annual Report?
An annual report is a routine file in Kansas that your LLC must do every year to update your company information, which includes:
Company address Tax deadline
Names and addresses of LLC members and managers who possess at least 5% of the firm
This report is intended to keep your company records up to date with the State of Kansas. This enables creditors and other interested parties to locate your company address in the event that they need to contact you. This information is used by the government to trace the payment of your LLC state taxes.
How Do I Submit My Annual Report?
Your Kansas LLC annual report may be filed with the Secretary of State. To file, you must know your state’s Business Entity ID Number or use the Business Entity Database Search to discover it.
OPTION 1: File with the Kansas Secretary of State online.
OPTION 2: Submit Form LC through mail.
Fee: $50 if paid online, $55 if paid by mail.
Secretary of State Memorial Hall, 1st Floor, 120 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66612-1594
Due Date: Annual reports for Kansas LLCs are due on the 15th day of the fourth month after the conclusion of the LLC’s fiscal year (e.g., an LLC with a tax year ending in December must file by April 15).
While Kansas does not impose late fines, failing to submit an annual report within 90 days of the due date may result in the dissolution of your Kansas LLC.
Should I Hire a Registered Agent?
A registered agent, also known as a resident agent in Kansas, is a person or business designated by your corporation to receive and deliver documents on your behalf. You may guarantee that your LLC’s reports are always submitted on time to the relevant government agency by employing a registered agent service. The following are the three primary benefits of employing a registered agent service for your LLC:
Avoid late filing penalties: If a Kansas LLC fails to submit an annual report, the Secretary of State has the authority to dissolve it. A registered agent service will remind you when reports are due and, for an extra cost, will submit the file for you.
Gain flexibility: A registered agent service may receive and submit paperwork for your LLC during normal business hours, allowing you to avoid working from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every week. You may also employ a registered agent service to create an LLC in states where you do not already have a company presence.
Maintain your privacy: Using a registered agent service ensures your privacy by keeping your real address off public records. Furthermore, if your LLC is sued, the lawsuit will be served at the registered agent’s address rather than your place of business.
