Most business entities registered in Kansas must submit a biennial Information Report to the Kansas Secretary of State. Filed every other year, this report updates the state on your current business information and confirms your entity remains active and in good standing.

Staying current with this filing is essential for maintaining your legal protections, banking relationships, and ability to conduct business in Kansas. For corporations, K.S.A. 17-7510(d) prohibits the Secretary of State from issuing certificates of good standing to any corporation that has failed to file or pay the required fee. SOS guidance applies a similar restriction in practice to other entity types once delinquent status begins.

Why Kansas requires an Information Report

The Kansas Secretary of State requires these reports to maintain accurate public records of active businesses, ensure registered agents and business addresses remain current, and confirm entities are still operating and complying with state requirements. The reports also provide updated information for legal notices and official correspondence.

Kansas requires most registered business entities to file biennial reports every two years. According to the Kansas SOS Information Reports page, required filers include for-profit corporations (domestic and foreign), LLCs (including Series LLCs), limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, not-for-profit corporations, business trusts, electric cooperatives, and professional associations.

Who can file your Kansas Information Report

The following individuals are authorized to file on behalf of your entity:

• Corporate officers (President, Secretary, Treasurer)

• LLC members or managers

• Partners in limited partnerships

• Registered agents with proper authorization

• Attorneys or accountants with written authorization

Filing requirements and exemptions

Most domestic and foreign entities on file with the Kansas Secretary of State must file, regardless of business activity level or revenue. K.S.A. 17-7512 provides statutory exemptions for certain regulated entities, including banks, insurance companies, savings and loan associations, credit unions, firemen's relief associations under the insurance commissioner, Kansas Venture Capital Inc., and venture capital companies certified by the Secretary of Commerce pursuant to K.S.A. ch. 74, art. 83.

Sole proprietorships and general partnerships are not required to register with the Secretary of State and are therefore not subject to the biennial filing requirement. However, a general partnership that registers as an LLP does become a required filer.

A Certificate of Good Standing is not required to file your biennial report, but staying current with filings ensures you maintain good standing status for other business needs.

How to file your Kansas Information Report

Kansas offers multiple methods for submitting your biennial report, each with different processing times and convenience levels. The online method provides the fastest processing and immediate confirmation, while mail filing offers a traditional paper-based alternative. Choose the method that best fits your timeline and preferences.

File online

1. Visit the Kansas SOS eForms Portal

2. Search for your entity using the business name or Kansas ID number

3. Review and update pre-populated information

4. Pay the filing fee by credit card, debit card, or check

5. Download immediate file-stamped confirmation

File via mail

1. Download forms from the Kansas Secretary of State website

2. Complete forms manually with current information

3. Mail forms with payment to the Secretary of State at Topeka, KS 66612

4. The Kansas Secretary of State has not posted an official processing time estimate for paper-submitted Information Reports on its website. Online filing, which provides immediate confirmation, is recommended for filers approaching a deadline.

Required forms and information

Your Kansas Information Report must include essential business details. You will need to provide your entity name and Kansas identification number, your current registered agent name and Kansas address, and your principal office address. Per SOS form instructions, a street address is required for the principal office; P.O. Boxes are not accepted.

You will also need to provide names and addresses of officers and directors for corporations, or members and managers for LLCs. For LLPs and LPs, the Information Report requires disclosure of all partners owning at least 5% of the partnership's capital. A brief description of your business activities is also required. Corporations must additionally include authorized share information.

Separate DBA registration is not required for biennial report filing, but ensure any assumed names are properly registered with Kansas authorities.

Kansas Information Report deadlines and compliance calendar

Kansas operates on a straightforward schedule with built-in grace periods that organizations managing multiple entities need to integrate into their broader compliance calendar, along with other obligations like franchise tax filing requirements. Here is your complete timeline for maintaining Kansas Information Report compliance alongside other state requirements.

Filing schedule

Kansas operates on a biennial system based on your entity's formation year:

• Entities formed in odd years file in odd years

• Entities formed in even years file in even years

Deadlines

• For-profit entities: April 15th of the filing year

• Non-profit entities: June 15th of the filing year

Filing fees

A major fee overhaul, the first in 15 years, took effect February 27, 2026. Per the Kansas Register, Vol. 45, Issue 07, current fees are:

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Note: SOS form PDFs on the website may still reflect older fee amounts. Verify current fees at the SOS portal before filing, as the Kansas Register is the controlling legal authority on fee schedules.

Delinquency period

Kansas provides a three-month delinquency period (approximately 90 days) after the due date when the report may still be filed. For for-profit corporations, K.S.A. 17-7509 imposes a $75 penalty for delinquent filing; other entity types may be subject to penalties under their respective governing chapters. Once an entity becomes delinquent, the SOS restricts other document filings and cannot issue a Certificate of Good Standing. After the three-month interval passes, the business forfeits.

Best practice: File at least 30 days before your deadline to avoid any last-minute issues.

Consequences of not filing your Kansas Information Report

Missing your Kansas Information Report deadline triggers a series of escalating consequences that can severely impact your business operations and legal standing. Kansas provides a three-month grace period for late filing, but once that expires, your entity faces forfeiture with immediate restrictions on business activities.

• Loss of ability to obtain a Certificate of Good Standing once delinquent (statutory for corporations under K.S.A. 17-7510(d); SOS policy for other entity types)

• A $75 late penalty for delinquent for-profit corporations under K.S.A. 17-7509 (other entity types: consult your governing chapter)

• Potential damage to business credit and professional standing

• Potential banking relationship complications and account restrictions

• Inability to legally conduct business activities or enter into contracts after forfeiture

• Potential personal liability exposure for officers and directors who continue transacting business after forfeiture without obtaining reinstatement

Reinstatement after forfeiture

If your entity is forfeited, reinstatement requires filing all past-due Information Reports simultaneously with the reinstatement form and full payment. The Kansas SOS Maintain Good Standing page provides current reinstatement requirements by entity type. Once reinstated, consult qualified legal counsel regarding the legal effect of acts taken during the forfeiture period, as Kansas statutes vary in how they address this by entity type.

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FAQs about Kansas annual reports

Can I submit my Kansas biennial report early?

Yes, Kansas allows you to submit your biennial Information Report before the deadline, generally from the start of the filing year. Filing early will not result in any penalties and can help you avoid last-minute issues or delays.

Are sole proprietorships and general partnerships required to file a Kansas biennial report?

No, sole proprietorships and general partnerships are exempt from the Kansas biennial report requirement. According to the Kansas SOS Register a Business page, sole proprietors do not register with the Kansas Secretary of State, and general partnerships are not required to register either. Only corporations (for-profit and nonprofit), LLCs, limited partnerships (LPs), limited liability partnerships (LLPs), business trusts, electric cooperatives, and professional associations must file.

What happens if I miss the Kansas biennial report deadline?

If you miss the deadline, your entity enters a three-month delinquency period during which the report may still be filed. For-profit corporations are subject to a $75 late penalty under K.S.A. 17-7509; other entity types may face penalties under their governing chapters. Your entity also loses the ability to obtain a Certificate of Good Standing upon becoming delinquent. If the delinquency is not cured within three months, your entity is forfeited and loses its legal authority to transact business in Kansas until reinstated.

Can I file my Kansas biennial report by mail?

Yes, you can file by mail. Download the appropriate forms from the Kansas Secretary of State website, complete them, and mail them with payment. The Kansas SOS has not posted an official processing timeline for paper filings, so online filing with its immediate confirmation is recommended when deadlines are approaching.

Do I need to pay a franchise tax when filing my Kansas biennial report?

No. According to the Kansas Department of Revenue, there is no Kansas franchise tax for tax year 2011 and after. The franchise tax was phased out under K.S.A. 79-5401 and does not apply to any entity type. The biennial Information Report is a standalone Secretary of State filing with no accompanying tax payment.

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