Register through the Kansas Customer Service Center (or mail form CR-16 three to four weeks before opening). The same application opens the sales tax, withholding and liquor drink tax accounts, and the retailers’ sales tax registration certificate must be posted. Prepared food and most retail sales are taxed at the state rate plus the city and county rates.
Checked Oct 21, 2026 against the agency’s page.
Step 2 of 6: Register for tax
1Set up the business
2Register for tax
3Approve the space
4Get the permits for your kind of business
5Alcohol permits
6Before the first hire
Issued by Kansas Department of Revenue.
Sources and dates
Department of Revenue business registration FAQ and Business Tax Application (form CR-16, Pub. KS-1216). Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.
Questions about opening here.
Yes. Register through the Kansas Customer Service Center (or mail form CR-16 three to four weeks before opening).
Yes. Register through the Kansas Customer Service Center (or mail form CR-16 three to four weeks before opening).
Yes. Register through the Kansas Customer Service Center (or mail form CR-16 three to four weeks before opening).
Yes. Register through the Kansas Customer Service Center (or mail form CR-16 three to four weeks before opening).
Yes. Register through the Kansas Customer Service Center (or mail form CR-16 three to four weeks before opening).
Yes. Register through the Kansas Customer Service Center (or mail form CR-16 three to four weeks before opening).
Yes. Register through the Kansas Customer Service Center (or mail form CR-16 three to four weeks before opening).
Yes. Register through the Kansas Customer Service Center (or mail form CR-16 three to four weeks before opening).
Yes. Register through the Kansas Customer Service Center (or mail form CR-16 three to four weeks before opening).
Yes. Register through the Kansas Customer Service Center (or mail form CR-16 three to four weeks before opening).
Yes. Register through the Kansas Customer Service Center (or mail form CR-16 three to four weeks before opening).
Yes. Register through the Kansas Customer Service Center (or mail form CR-16 three to four weeks before opening).
Yes. Register through the Kansas Customer Service Center (or mail form CR-16 three to four weeks before opening).
Yes. Register through the Kansas Customer Service Center (or mail form CR-16 three to four weeks before opening).
Yes. Register through the Kansas Customer Service Center (or mail form CR-16 three to four weeks before opening).
Yes. Register through the Kansas Customer Service Center (or mail form CR-16 three to four weeks before opening).
Yes. Register through the Kansas Customer Service Center (or mail form CR-16 three to four weeks before opening).
Yes. Register through the Kansas Customer Service Center (or mail form CR-16 three to four weeks before opening).
Yes. Register through the Kansas Customer Service Center (or mail form CR-16 three to four weeks before opening).
Yes. Register through the Kansas Customer Service Center (or mail form CR-16 three to four weeks before opening).
Kansas Department of Revenue.
Step 2 of 6, register for tax. The steps before it: set up the business.
Who needs a business tax registration in Kansas? | DoorWorthy
