Register a Foreign Corporation in Kansas
To register a foreign corporation in Kansas, you must file an Application for Registration of Foreign Covered Entity with the Kansas Secretary of State. . You can submit this document by mail, by fax, or in person. The Foreign Corporation Application for a foreign Kansas corporation costs $115 to file. Below, you’ll find answers to frequently asked questions about how to file the Application for Registration and register a foreign corporation in Kansas. Or, sign up for our Kansas Foreign Corporation service, and we’ll handle your filing instead!
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What does it cost to register a foreign corporation in Kansas?
$115 for normal processing, or add $20 to the filing fee and fax your application in before 4pm M-F for same-day processing.
How long does it take for the state to process the Kansas Certificate of Authority.
Kansas accepts foreign corporation filings by mail, fax, or in person. Processing times depend on the method of filing.
- In-person: Hand-deliver your completed application and Kansas will process it while you wait.
- Fax: Same-day processing (if received by the Secretary of State’s office before 4pm) for an extra $20.
- Mail: Kansas will process mailed applications in about 7-10 business days. Factor in additional time for the mail to reach the Secretary of State’s office.
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?
You’ll need to file an Application for Registration of Foreign Covered Entity, 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 is required for foreign corporations.
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 Kansas Biennial 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 biennial report and/or initial reporting requirements?
There are no initial reports required, however, Kansas does have biennial report requirements. If you formed your business in an even year, you’ll file your biennial report on even years. Businesses that were formed in odd years file reports in each succeeding odd year. Reports are due on April 15th for LLCs, Corporations, LPs and LLPs. Nonprofit reports are due June 15th. Kansas has also updated the fees. The state fee for nonprofits is now $80. The state fee for LLCs, Corporations, LPs, and LLPs is now $100 online and $110 for all paper filings. Failure to file may result in your business losing its good standing with the state.
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.