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How to dissolve an LLC in Kansas
To dissolve an LLC in Kansas, the members approve it, the company pays its debts and final taxes, and you file the dissolution with the state (our checkout quotes Kansas's fee at $30). As of October 2026.
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The 6 steps to close a Kansas LLC
Do them in this order; step 4 is the only one the state charges for.
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Get the members' approval
Check your operating agreementYour operating agreement says who must agree and how. Put the decision in writing and keep it with the company records.
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Bring state filings and taxes current
Where people get stuckMany states will not accept a dissolution while reports or state taxes are overdue. The Kansas biennial information report is due every two years, by April 15, with a state fee of $90. Check the Kansas deadline.
- 3
Wind up the business
Before you fileCollect what you are owed, pay or settle debts, cancel contracts and leases, and only then distribute what is left to the members.
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File the dissolution with the state
We file this oneYou file it with Kansas's business filing office; our checkout quotes Kansas's fee at $30. The current form is on Kansas's official site. We file it for $120 plus the state fee.
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Close the federal and state accounts
Easy to forgetFile the final federal return and check the "final return" box, then close the IRS business account (IRS: closing a business). Cancel any sales tax permit and licenses, and close the bank account last. Kansas sales tax permit.
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End the registered agent after the state confirms
Last stepKeep the agent until the state confirms the dissolution, so any legal papers served in the meantime still reach you.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to dissolve an LLC in Kansas?
Our checkout quotes kansas's fee at $30 for the dissolution. If we file it, our fee is $120 on top, and checkout shows the total with the card processing fee before you pay.
Can I dissolve a Kansas LLC myself?
Yes. File it directly with Kansas's business filing office; the official link is in step 4.
What happens if I just stop using the LLC in Kansas?
Fees and reports keep coming due. If they go unpaid the state can dissolve the LLC itself, and the unpaid fees, penalties and taxes can follow you. Filing the dissolution ends them.
Do I need to tell the IRS I closed the LLC?
Yes. File a final return with the final box checked and close the business account; the IRS closing-a-business page lists the steps.
Is this page legal advice about closing a Kansas LLC?
No. It explains the steps in general terms. For your situation, talk to a licensed attorney or CPA, or book a free call with us.
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$120 plus Kansas's $30 state fee. Checkout shows the full total before you pay.
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