A Quick Glance at Kansas

Kansas, whose nickname is The Sunflower State, first obtained its statehood in 1861. With a population of 2,893,957 people, Kansas is the thirty-forth most populated state in the United States.

If you are considering starting your new business in Kansas, you might want to look into one of Kansas' top three most populous cities - Wichita, Overland Park or Kansas City and also in the state's capital of Topeka.

Top Industry

The largest industry in the state of Kansas is broadcasting and telecommunications.

• The gross domestic product (GDP), of this industry, is roughly $5.1 billion and accounts for 3.5% of Kansas' GDP.
• Broadcasting and telecommunications also employs 0.7% of Kansas' private workforce.

Small Businesses

In the United States, the more than 600,000 plus franchised small busineeses account for 40% of all retail sales and provide jobs for some 8 million people. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), their standard definition of what constitutes as a small business includes a maximum of 500 employees or operations with and/or up to $7 million in revenue, depending on the industry.

• There are 604,206 small businesses, in the state, of Kansas.
• Small businesses in Kansas, make up 40.7% of the state's private workforce.

State and Local Taxes

Listed below are the state and local taxes, for the state of Kansas, and how they rank against other states in the U.S.

California has the highest state tax rate in the United States at 7.25%, but Lousinana has the highest combined tax rate, overall, at 9.98%. Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon share the spot for lowest combined tax rates at 0%.

Additional Information

If you need additional information about how to start a business in Kansas, their official state page might be a good place to start. If you are looking to own your own established franchise in Kansas, we have collected a comprehensive list of companies that are actively looking to expand in Kansas, for you to explore.