What does it cost to register a foreign corporation in Kansas?
$115 for normal processing.
$20 additional for fax expedited processing.
How long does it take for the state to process the Kansas Certificate of Authority?
Normal Processing: 2-3 business days, plus additional time for mailing.
In Person Processing: filed while you wait, plus additional time for certificate by mail.
Fax Expedited Processing: usually filed the same day, plus additional time for certificate by mail.
How will I get verification of qualification back from Kansas?
You will receive your originally filed stamped application and a certificate by mail, no matter how you file.
What forms do I file with Kansas to qualify my out of State Corporation?
The Foreign Corporation Application, an original Certificate of Good Standing or Existence, a cover letter with the name and phone number of a contact person, and the filing fee are required.
What do I need from my home state?
A Certificate of Good Standing or Existence.
Does it need to be an original copy?
Yes.
How current does the certificate need to be?
It must be current within 90 days of filing.
Will I need an Kansas registered agent for my corporation?
Yes, when you hire Northwest as your registered agent, it's a flat rate yearly price of $125 a year, you'll have an online account that tracks your report due dates, which states your registered in, when your yearly service with us is up, and any documents we receive locally for you are uploaded into your account immediately for complete viewing. If or when you get served with a lawsuit, we can email up to 4 people and your attorney at the same time for real time complete viewing of a lawsuit. You'll receive annual report reminders. It's the same price every year, and there are no weird fees or cancellation fees.
You'll also see all the pre-populated forms and specific filing instructions on the thank you page, in your online account, and they are emailed to you immediately upon signing up for 1 year of registered agent service.
Does the Kansas registered agent need to sign the filing?
No.
How can I file the Kansas Certificate of Authority?
By mail, fax or in person.
What is the state agency that accepts the out of state registration?
Kansas Secretary of State
Memorial Hall, 1st Floor
120 S.W. 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66612-1594
Phone: (785)296-4564
Do the signatures on the Kansas corporation application need to be original?
No.
Who has to sign the foreign corporation filing?
An authorized officer must sign the application form.
Are there any weird things about registering in Kansas?
County filing or publication is not necessary, unless specifically required by the county in which your registered agent resides.
Are there ongoing Kansas annual report and/or initial reporting requirements?
Reports are due on the 15th day of the fourth month after your tax closing. It is usually due April 15th.
What are your fees?
You'll need to have an Kansas registered agent. We charge $125 a year to act as your registered agent in Kansas. It's a flat rate, once a year fee, and includes more than other registered agents. Here's a little more about our registered agent service.
We charge a $100 one-time filing service fee if you would like us to obtain the certificates needed from your home state, and register your company in any state you choose. We have offices in every state and can act as your registered agent and make your filings for you in any state. If you would like to register with multiple states at once, we can usually drop our filing service fee down.
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