If you are looking to start or expand a business in Kansas, or just need help solving a problem specific to this state or region, there are a wide range of resources — both government and private — available to help.
While many nationally focused resources offer helpful solutions, some issues are better addressed at the state or local level. Answers to licensing, zoning, sales tax, incorporation, economic development issues and a wide range of other matters often reside at the state level. Ironically, however, finding the right resources closer to home can often be even more difficult, as solutions live in many different places.
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Begin with the Secretary of State's Office
The easy links provided here will help you research a business name and get information about filing the proper forms for your business.
I recommend: The
Secretary of State's Web site contains links to several vital business services, including online document filing.
Locate other Kansas organizations that can assist your company
Kansas has numerous agencies and programs to assist you in starting a new business. Discover how Kansas' state and local government agencies can make your job easier.
I recommend: Consult the
International Economic Development Council's list of Kansas organizations that assist new and relocating businesses. Also visit
BUZGate to find Kansas-based business counselors that can help identify the specific resources these organizations offer. The
Kansas Department of Commerce serves as a gateway to many of the state government's services for start-ups. Explore the small business assistance offered through the
University of Kansas along with this list of
Kansas Small Business Development Centers provided by Fort Hays State University.
Check regulations on starting and maintaining a business in Kansas
Like all states, Kansas has registration requirements for new business entities along with tax obligations and licensing requirements. Online information and easy-to-reach government business counselors help you ensure your start-up stays compliant.
I recommend: Access the
KSBusinessCenter for basic help with registering and maintaining a business. Download helpful business formation materials, such as
Steps to Success, and browse other online
resources. The
Kansas Department of Revenue provides information on state taxes.
Investigate funding opportunities
Small businesses in Kansas can receive financial assistance from public and private sources. Browse funding sources to find a fit by determining which ones allow your company to best meet their investment or community development goals.
I recommend: A region-based network of
Certified Development Companies in Kansas help small companies by creating financial packages, often from a variety of funding sources. Find additional public and private funding sources including non-profit Small Business Administration-affiliated organizations on
BUZGate. Statewide assistance for technology companies can be accessed through the
Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation.
Explore opportunities to market to Kansas' military facilities
Three military bases, including Army facilities at
Fort Leavenworth and
Fort Riley, and
McConnell AFB, can become lucrative markets for small companies of all kinds.
I recommend: Find small-business supplier contact information for
Fort Leavenworth,
Fort Riley and
McConnell AFB.
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