How to start a business in Kansas

Unless you establish your business as a sole proprietorship or a general partnership, you must register with the Kansas Secretary of State . Corporations must file Articles of Incorporation, LLCs must file Articles of Organization, and Limited Partnerships must file Certificates of Limited Partnership. Filings are available online.

• Point of contact - Secretary of State's Office, Business Services
  • Memorial Hall, 1st Floor, 120 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66612-1594
  • Phone: (785) 296-4564
  • email: corp@kssos.org
• LLC's, LLP's & For-Profit Corporations
  • Applicable forms must be filled out and filed with the Secretary of State. All filings can be performed online at: Kansas Business Center.