Key Takeaways
- Kansas allows incoming LLC domestication directly (K.S.A. 17-78-501 through 17-78-506 (with related conversion provisions at K.S.A. 17-78-401 through 406)) — your LLC keeps its original formation date
- Filing fee: $75 (online, mail, or in-person); fax filings add a $20 surcharge for $95 total
- No new EIN is needed. Domestication under K.S.A. 17-78-501 et seq. continues the same legal entity rather than creating a new one, so the IRS treats your EIN as unchanged — update your address on file with Form 8822-B once your Kansas resident agent is set.
- No. Kansas's Certificate of Conversion/Domestication filing requires a Certificate of Status (Kansas's version of a good-standing certificate) from your old state, but it doesn't separately require proof of formal withdrawal there — any closing filing in your old state is handled under that state's own law.
- Same-day LLC domestication filing available through LLC Attorney, at no markup on state fees
If your LLC is formed in another state but you've relocated (or your business has) and want Kansas to be its new legal home, domestication lets you make that move without dissolving the company and starting over.
This guide covers exactly how to domesticate an LLC into Kansas in 2026 — the Certificate of Conversion/Domestication filing, the $75 fee (or $95 by fax), and what happens to your EIN and formation date once it's approved.
What Is LLC Domestication?
Domestication (sometimes called continuance or statutory conversion) lets you move your LLC from one state to Kansas without dissolving it and starting over. Done correctly, the LLC keeps its original formation date, its EIN, and its contracts — only its home state changes.
Can You Domesticate an LLC Into Kansas?
Yes. Kansas's LLC Act includes a statutory domestication provision (K.S.A. 17-78-501 through 17-78-506 (with related conversion provisions at K.S.A. 17-78-401 through 406)), so an out-of-state LLC can become a Kansas LLC directly while retaining its original formation date.
How to Domesticate Your LLC in Kansas
- Filing agency: Kansas Secretary of State
- Form: Certificate of Conversion/Domestication to Kansas (Form CDD) (CDD)
- Filing fee: $75 (online, mail, or in-person); fax filings add a $20 surcharge for $95 total
- Processing time: Typically a few business days for online, mail, or in-person filings; fax filings carry the extra surcharge but similar turnaround
- Certificate of Good Standing: Required from your current state, dated within 90 days of filing.
- Plan of domestication: Kansas does not require a separate formal plan document beyond the standard filing.
- Member approval: Kansas's domestication statute doesn't publish a separate approval threshold specific to domestication distinct from its general structural-change defaults; absent specific language in your operating agreement, confirm the applicable threshold directly with a Kansas attorney or the Secretary of State before filing, since this isn't independently confirmed to a single clean default.
What Happens to Your EIN, Contracts, and Formation Date?
Domesticating to Kansas preserves your LLC's original formation date — the entity continues, it doesn't restart.
No new EIN is needed. Domestication under K.S.A. 17-78-501 et seq. continues the same legal entity rather than creating a new one, so the IRS treats your EIN as unchanged — update your address on file with Form 8822-B once your Kansas resident agent is set.
All existing contracts, bank accounts, licenses, and pending liabilities carry over automatically — Kansas's domestication statute treats the domesticated LLC as the same entity that existed in your old state, not a new one stepping into its shoes. One added Kansas wrinkle: upon domestication, the LLC irrevocably appoints the Kansas Secretary of State as its agent for service of process for any liabilities that arose before the domestication became effective.
Do I Need to Close My LLC in My Old State?
No. Kansas's Certificate of Conversion/Domestication filing requires a Certificate of Status (Kansas's version of a good-standing certificate) from your old state, but it doesn't separately require proof of formal withdrawal there — any closing filing in your old state is handled under that state's own law.
If your business keeps operating in your old state after moving its legal home to Kansas — an office, employees, or regular in-state activity — you'll likely need to foreign-qualify there instead of maintaining it as your domestic entity. Check that state's foreign-qualification requirements once the Kansas domestication is final.
When Do Kansas's Taxes and Filings Start?
Kansas's tax and annual-report obligations begin on the effective date stated in your filed Certificate of Domestication — Kansas LLCs owe an annual report to the Secretary of State, so get that deadline on your compliance calendar right away.
You'll typically owe a final-year return to your old state covering the period before the domestication took effect, prorated to the effective date — confirm the exact requirement with that state's own tax agency, since it depends on where you're moving from.
Kansas calls this role a "Resident Agent" (K.S.A. 17-7925) rather than "Registered Agent," though the two terms are used interchangeably in practice. The $20 fax-filing surcharge is an unusual quirk not found in most other states, and Kansas's LLC statute numbering is unusually fragmented (sections like 17-76,142 sit outside the normal sequential pattern) — double-check exact citations before relying on them.
How to Move Your LLC to Kansas Step by Step
If You Do It Yourself
Step 1 — Confirm your LLC is in good standing in its current state.
Kansas will require a Certificate of Good Standing from your current state, so resolve any lapsed filings there first.
Step 2 — Get member approval for the move.
Kansas's domestication statute doesn't publish a separate approval threshold specific to domestication distinct from its general structural-change defaults; absent specific language in your operating agreement, confirm the applicable threshold directly with a Kansas attorney or the Secretary of State before filing, since this isn't independently confirmed to a single clean default.
Step 3 — File the domestication paperwork.
File with Kansas Secretary of State using the Certificate of Conversion/Domestication to Kansas (Form CDD), $75 (online, mail, or in-person); fax filings add a $20 surcharge for $95 total.
Step 4 — Confirm your EIN and contracts carry over.
No new EIN is needed. Domestication under K.S.A. 17-78-501 et seq. continues the same legal entity rather than creating a new one, so the IRS treats your EIN as unchanged — update your address on file with Form 8822-B once your Kansas resident agent is set. All existing contracts, bank accounts, licenses, and pending liabilities carry over automatically — Kansas's domestication statute treats the domesticated LLC as the same entity that existed in your old state, not a new one stepping into its shoes. One added Kansas wrinkle: upon domestication, the LLC irrevocably appoints the Kansas Secretary of State as its agent for service of process for any liabilities that arose before the domestication became effective.
Step 5 — Appoint a registered agent in your new state.
Kansas calls this role a "Resident Agent" — required before or as part of the domestication filing.
Step 6 — Handle your old state's final obligations.
No. Kansas's Certificate of Conversion/Domestication filing requires a Certificate of Status (Kansas's version of a good-standing certificate) from your old state, but it doesn't separately require proof of formal withdrawal there — any closing filing in your old state is handled under that state's own law. You'll typically owe a final-year return to your old state covering the period before the domestication took effect, prorated to the effective date — confirm the exact requirement with that state's own tax agency, since it depends on where you're moving from.
Step 7 — Update your tax and compliance calendar.
Kansas's tax and annual-report obligations begin on the effective date stated in your filed Certificate of Domestication — Kansas LLCs owe an annual report to the Secretary of State, so get that deadline on your compliance calendar right away.
Step 8 — Watch for Kansas-specific domestication traps.
The most Kansas-specific quirk to watch for is the naming convention — Kansas paperwork and statutes refer to a "Resident Agent," not a "Registered Agent," and using the wrong term on your own internal documents can cause confusion even though the state treats them as interchangeable. Also budget for the extra $20 if you plan to fax your filing rather than submit online, by mail, or in person.
If LLC Attorney Does It for You
- Submit your LLC's current-state details at llcattorney.com — name, formation date, and member information.
- LLC Attorney handles the domestication filing, obtains your Certificate of Good Standing, and serves as your resident agent in Kansas once the move is complete.
- Receive confirmation of your completed move, plus access to flat-fee attorney consultations (no retainer) for any old-state wind-down questions.
When Should You Talk to an Attorney About Moving Your LLC to Kansas?
Talk to an attorney before domesticating your LLC to Kansas if your operating agreement doesn't clearly address the approval threshold for a domestication, if you're filing by fax and want to confirm the extra $20 surcharge and any related requirements, or if your old state has unusual final-tax-return requirements you want confirmed ahead of time.
What You Actually Get With LLC Attorney's Kansas Domestication Service
The part of Kansas LLC domestication that trips people up is the terminology — Kansas calls the role a "Resident Agent," not a "Registered Agent," and adds an unusual surcharge for fax filings. LLC Attorney handles the filing correctly and serves as your resident agent once the move is complete.
- LLC domestication to Kansas, starting at $149.
- Certificate of Good Standing retrieval, filing prep, and registered agent service all handled in one order.
- Old-state withdrawal and final-tax-obligation guidance specific to your prior state — not a generic multi-state template.
- Access to professionally trained Business Success Advisors at no charge, plus flat-fee attorney consultations (no retainer) for move-specific questions.
Moving your LLC's legal home to Kansas is straightforward once the Certificate of Conversion/Domestication is filed correctly — LLC Attorney makes sure nothing gets missed, including the state's own terminology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Kansas's domestication statute (K.S.A. 17-78-501 through 17-78-506) allows an out-of-state LLC to become a Kansas LLC directly while retaining its original formation date.
Yes. Domesticating to Kansas preserves your LLC's original formation date, EIN, and contracts — only the home state changes, since Kansas's domestication statute treats it as a continuation of the same entity rather than a new one.
$75 if filed online, by mail, or in person — or $95 if filed by fax, since Kansas adds an unusual $20 surcharge for fax filings.
No. Your EIN stays the same — domestication continues the same legal entity rather than creating a new one. Update your address with the IRS via Form 8822-B once your Kansas resident agent is set.
Kansas requires a Certificate of Status from your old state as part of the filing, but doesn't separately require proof of formal withdrawal there — you'll typically still need to file a closing document in your prior state under its own law once Kansas's domestication is confirmed.
Kansas's obligations begin as soon as the domestication is effective. Kansas LLCs owe an annual report to the Secretary of State — get that deadline on your compliance calendar right away.
Kansas doesn't publish a domestication-specific approval threshold distinct from its general structural-change rules — check your operating agreement's language and confirm the applicable default directly with the Secretary of State or a Kansas attorney before filing.
Typically a few business days once filed online, by mail, or in person. Request your Certificate of Status from your old state early so it doesn't become the bottleneck, and avoid fax filing unless you're prepared for the extra $20 surcharge.
Yes. LLC Attorney handles the domestication filing for LLCs moving to Kansas, starting at $149.