Summary
The fact that you may need to register with state agencies like Kansas Secretary of State is a sneaky misconception that many folks miss.
However, with the rise of remote work, states have begun cracking down and levying penalties for those who (unknowingly) fail to register.
If you're considering operating in Kansas, use this guide to:
- Explore the that triggers the need to register with the Kansas Secretary of State, including criteria such as physical presence, economic activity, and advertising efforts.
- Determine where and how to register with the Kansas Secretary of State.
- Understand additional requirements such as Registered Agents, registration with other state departments, and ongoing annual reports.
What criteria would trigger the requirement to register with the Kansas Secretary of State?
Kansas typically considers a business to be "doing business" if it has:
- Physical Presence: Maintaining an office, store, warehouse, or other physical establishment within Kansas.
- Employees: Hiring employees who live and work in Kansas.
- Regular Activity: Engaging in frequent sales, providing services, or having other substantial business dealings with customers or clients located in Kansas.
- Kansas-Sourced Income: Generating a significant portion of revenue from Kansas customers or clients.
Activities that Kansas might NOT consider "doing business":
- Isolated Transactions: Conducting an occasional sale or project on a one-off basis.
- Owning Property: Simply owning real estate or investments in Kansas without actively managing them.
- Litigation: Defending or bringing legal action in Kansas courts.
- Attending Meetings: Participating in conferences or trade shows in Kansas.
Where do I register, and what else is required?
[Kansas Secretary of State]()
In addition:
A Registered Agent is required to serve as the company's physical in-state presence to receive important legal documents. Do not fall victim to the common misconception that you can leverage an in-state employee as your Registered Agent. It's far too risky.
You'll want to review the other registrations required in Kansas. Here's a Kansas specific guide we put together.
What is the registration fee?
The fee charged by Kansas is $200 (if registration is needed).
How long does Kansas usually take to process?
Kansas usually takes approximately 1 - 2 weeks to process registrations.
What is required ongoing?
Each state has a complex schedule of required annual reports, which can vary by entity type. Let's take a look at Kansas's:
C-Corporation
- Filing Date: April 15
- Filing Frequency: Annual
LLC
- Filing Date: April 15
- Filing Frequency: Annual
Non-Profit
- Filing Date: April 15
- Filing Frequency: Annual
There is an Easier Way
Automate registration and annual report tracking in AbstractOps.This guide should definitely help reduce some of the confusion for Kansas. However, if you have multiple states to worry about, you may look to:
Automate state registrations and annual reports
Centralize email, snail mail, state ID’s, and registered agents, and
Take control of action items, eliminating risks before they become penalties.
Start the AbstractOps product demo to see how easy this can be.
Note: For the avoidance of doubt, nothing provided here shall contemplate, constitute or include tax or legal advice. Always double check with state agency websites for the most up-to-date requirements.
