Kansas State Law

Kansas businesses must register with the Secretary of State before conducting business. Sole proprietors and partnerships using a trade name must file a DBA with the county register of deeds.…

Source: KS Secretary of State

Kansas employers who pay $1,500 or more in wages in any calendar quarter or employ at least one worker in 20 weeks of a year must register with the Department…

Source: KS Department of Labor

Kansas imposes a state sales tax of 6.5% on retail sales of tangible personal property and certain services, with local taxes bringing combined rates to between 6.5% and 11.5%. Businesses…

Source: KS Department of Revenue

Kansas minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, matching the federal rate. Tipped employees may be paid $2.13 per hour provided tips bring total compensation to at least $7.25. Kansas has…

Source: KS Department of Labor

Kansas employers with two or more employees must carry workers compensation insurance. Coverage may be obtained through a private insurer or through self-insurance approved by the Division of Workers Compensation.…

Source: KS Department of Labor

Kansas professional licensing is administered through multiple state boards and agencies covering professions including engineers, architects, real estate agents, healthcare providers, contractors, and accountants. The Kansas Professional Licensing web portal…

Source: KS Office of the Governor

Kansas participates in the federal State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), channeling funds through the Kansas Department of Commerce to CDFIs and lenders that make loans to Kansas small businesses.…

Source: KS Department of Commerce

The Kansas PEAK program allows qualifying businesses that relocate or expand in Kansas to retain 95% of the payroll withholding taxes paid by new employees for up to 10 years.…

Source: KS Department of Commerce

Home-based businesses in Kansas are regulated by local city and county zoning ordinances. Most jurisdictions permit home occupations as an accessory residential use subject to restrictions on signage, customer visits,…

Source: KS Department of Commerce

Kansas requires electrical, plumbing, and HVAC contractors to be licensed by the Kansas Department of Labor. General contractors do not require a statewide license but must comply with local permit…

Source: KS Department of Labor

Kansas LLCs are formed by filing Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State and paying a $165 fee online or $185 by mail. All LLCs must designate a registered…

Source: KS Secretary of State

Kansas corporations are formed by filing Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State and paying a minimum fee of $90 based on authorized shares. Corporations must designate a registered…

Source: KS Secretary of State

Kansas LLCs and corporations must file an Annual Report with the Secretary of State by the 15th day of the fourth month following the close of the fiscal year. The…

Source: KS Secretary of State

Kansas imposes a 4% corporate income tax on the first $50,000 of net income and 7% on income above that threshold. C corporations file Form K-120 with the Department of…

Source: KS Department of Revenue