Please note, this information is based on the information you provided and is supplied as a guide. This information is not legal or tax advice and should not be taken as such. If you have any legal or tax questions, consult an attorney, accountant, or business counselor for additional guidance.
Foreign Company
Before doing business in the state of Kansas, a foreign business entity is required to register with the Secretary of State.
Foreign entities include the following:
- Corporation for profit
- Corporation not for profit
- Limited liability company (including series limited liability company)
- Limited partnership
- Limited liability partnership
Foreign entities must complete the registration form Form FA, available on the Secretary of State’s website. In addition, a certificate of good standing (CGS) must be obtained from the jurisdiction in which the foreign entity is organized. The CGS must be obtained within 90 days prior to the submission of the registration and must accompany the registration form.
Industry
For information about licenses and permits that may be applicable please contact your county and city. For information about state requirements including permits, please visit the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
You selected Information Delivery including Newspaper Publishers, Motion Picture, Radio and other related fields. For more information on this NAICS code, visit https://www.naics.com/six-digit-naics/?code=51
You selected Manufacturing as your industy. For more information on NAICS code 31-33, visit: https://www.naics.com/six-digit-naics/?code=31-33
Please visit http://www.kdheks.gov/ber/index.html for more information about Environmental Remediation. Please visit http://www.kdheks.gov/waste/index.html for more information about Waste Management.
For more information about mining licenses and permits please visit http://www.kdheks.gov/mining/regulatory_program.html and https://www.osmre.gov/
You selected Professional, Scientific, Technical as your industry. For additional information on NAICS code 54, visit: https://www.naics.com/six-digit-naics/?code=54
For information about obtaining a Real Estate license please visit https://krec.ks.gov/
For information about Insurance licenses, please visit https://www.ksinsurance.org/agentagency/agent-licensing.php
A bank, trust company, credit union, savings and loan or insurance company should consult their respective state regulator for additional requirements.
Bank, Trust Company, Savings and Loan
Office of the State Bank Commissioner: https://www.osbckansas.org/
Credit Union
Kansas Department of Credit Unions: https://www.kdcu.ks.gov/
Insurance Company
Kansas Insurance Department: https://www.ksinsurance.org/
For information about KDOT Permits please visit https://www.ksdot.org/permit_links.asp. For information about Commercial Driver Licenses please visit https://www.ksrevenue.org/dovcdl.html
For information about agriculture license and permits including Meat and Poultry Inspections, Animal Inspections, and other agricultural related activities please visit https://agriculture.ks.gov/
For information about licenses associated with a specific medical art please visit the following sites:
For information about restaurant licensing please visit https://agriculture.ks.gov/divisions-programs/food-safety-lodging/food-safety-licenses
You indicated “Other” as your industry. For information about NAICS codes, visit: https://www.naics.com/search/.
Business Type
A corporation is a legal entity, separate from an individual, that is comprised of three groups of people: shareholders, directors and officers. As a separate legal entity, a corporation can shield owners from personal liability. A corporation is managed and controlled by a board of directors that is elected by the corporation’s shareholders. The following are key features of a corporate structure.
- Shareholders generally are shielded from claims/liability against the corporation.
- A corporation generally is responsible for the debts and obligations of the business.
- A corporation pays taxes on profits, and shareholders may pay taxes on any dividends paid by the corporation.
- A corporation is required to register with the Secretary of State (https://sos.kansas.gov/, maintain a resident agent/registered office, and file an annual report.
- Filings with other state agencies may be required depending on the type of activity of the business.
A limited liability company provides the limited liability benefits of a corporation with the tax and flexible management benefits of a general partnership.
- Members (owners) of an LLC are not personally liable for the company’s debts or other liabilities.
- An LLC may receive pass-through income tax treatment similar to a partnership, depending on the structure of the LLC.
- Members of an LLC may be involved in the management of the business without incurring personal liability.
- An LLC is required to register with the Secretary of State (https://sos.kansas.gov/, maintain a resident agent/registered office, and file an annual report.
- Filings with other state agencies may be required depending on the type of activity of the business.
A limited liability partnership is a partnership in which the personal assets of each partner may be provided protection from claims against the partnership itself or against the actions of other partners.
- An LLP is required to register with the Secretary of State (https://sos.kansas.gov/), maintain a resident agent/registered office, and file an annual report.
- Filings with other state agencies may be required depending on the type of activity of the business.
A limited partnership is a partnership with one or more general partners with generally the same liability as that of partners in a general partnership, and one or more limited partners that generally have limited liability.
- A limited partnership must be formed in writing between one or more general partners and one or more limited partners.
- General partner(s) generally manage(s) the partnership.
- An LP is required to register with the Secretary of State (https://sos.kansas.gov/), maintain a resident agent/registered office, and file an annual report.
- Filings with other state agencies may be required depending on the type of activity of the business.
A general partnership is an association of two or more persons to carry on as co-owners of a business for profit. Partnerships have specific attributes, which are defined by Kansas law or by a partnership agreement.
- Partners share in the rights and responsibilities to manage the business.
- Partners are responsible for the debts and obligations of the business.
- Distribution of profits and losses, allocation of management responsibilities, and other issues affecting the partnership can be defined in a written partnership agreement.
- The partnership may, but is not required to, register with the Secretary of State (https://sos.kansas.gov/).
- Filings with other state agencies may be required depending on the type of activity of the business.
A sole proprietorship is a business owned and run by one individual with no distinction between the business and the owner. The owner is entitled to all profits and is responsible for the business’ debts, losses, and liabilities.
- Business assets and liabilities are not separate from the owner’s personal assets and liabilities.
- The owner receives the profits and takes the losses from the business.
- The owner is responsible for the debts and obligations of the business.
- Income and expenses of the business are reported on the owner’s/proprietor’s individual income tax return and profits are taxed at the owner’s individual income tax rate.
- Sole proprietors do not register with the Secretary of State (https://sos.kansas.gov/).
- Filings with other state agencies may be required depending on the type of activity of the business.
If you need more help to determine a business structure, the following resources are available:
An overview of Business Structures in Kansas is available https://www.ksbiz.kansas.gov
NetWork Kansas (https://www.networkkansas.com/) offers a state-wide resource referral service that connects entrepreneurs with expertise, education and economic resources throughout the state. A referral coordinator will conduct research on the client’s behalf and connect them to the correct professional that can address the entrepreneurs need. This is a free service. If you have questions about the information above, please contact our referral center.
Chat online with a referral coordinator during business hours or call (877) 521-8600 or e-mail info@networkkansas.com
Please note: If you have questions about which business structure to choose, consult an attorney, accountant, or business counselor for additional guidance about choosing a business structure. Regardless of the entity type selected, be sure to read and follow the requirements in state law carefully.
County
You may be required to apply for permits and licenses from your county and city governments. Different locations have different requirements. Contact your county and city offices below for more information.
Use the links below for a list of county and/or city offices:
You have chosen to open your business in Allen County. You may be required to apply for permits and licenses from your county and city governments. Different locations have different requirements. Contact your county and city offices below for more information.
Use the links below for a list of county and/or city offices:
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FEIN
You indicated that you have obtained a Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) through the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for your business. If you need further assistance regarding your EIN, contact:
- U.S. Internal Revenue Service
- 1-800-829-4933
- https://www.irs.gov/
Understanding the taxes that will be applicable to your business at the Federal, State, and local level is a critical part of planning for success. The activities of your business, the business structure you choose, and whether or not your business will qualify as an employer are likely to impact the types of taxes your business will pay.
The links below will help you determine if you will be required to obtain a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) and lead to more information about the employer and business-related taxes. Or you may choose to go directly to register for a FEIN and/or state taxes.
Register Now for a Federal EIN (http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/How-to-Apply-for-an-EIN) | Register Now for Kansas Business Tax (https://www.ksrevenue.org/business.html)
For additional information, visit https://ksbiz.kansas.gov/operate/pay-business-taxes/
Understanding the taxes that will be applicable to your business at the Federal, State, and local level is a critical part of planning for success. The activities of your business, the business structure you choose, and whether or not your business will qualify as an employer are likely to impact the types of taxes your business will pay.
The links below will help you determine if you will be required to obtain a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) and lead to more information about the employer and business-related taxes. Or you may choose to go directly to register for a FEIN and/or state taxes.
Register Now for a Federal EIN (http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/How-to-Apply-for-an-EIN) | Register Now for Kansas Business Tax (https://www.ksrevenue.org/business.html)
For additional information, visit https://ksbiz.kansas.gov/operate/pay-business-taxes/
Employees
The Kansas Department of Labor (https://www.dol.ks.gov/employers) has a variety of resources available to assist you in hiring employees. One of the first steps you should take is to create an account with the Kansas Department of Labor.
For information regarding your responsibilities as an employer please download the Kansas Department of Labor’s Handbook for Employers (https://www.dol.ks.gov/employers/guide-to-ks-employment-security-law).
Employer Related Taxes
If your business qualifies as an employer, the business may be subject to the following employer-related Federal and State taxes.
Federal Employer Related Taxes
- Social Security
- Income Tax Withholding
- Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
Kansas Employer Related Requirements
You have indicated that your business will not currently have employees.
The Kansas Department of Labor has a variety of resources available to assist you in hiring employees. If you plan to hire employees, one of the first steps you should take is to create an account with the Kansas Department of Labor.
For information regarding your responsibilities as an employer please download the Kansas Department of Labor’s Handbook for Employers (https://www.dol.ks.gov/employers/guide-to-ks-employment-security-law).