The Kansas Articles of Organization are the LLC forms that must be completed and filed with the state in order to incorporate an LLC.
It is simple to file the Kansas Articles of Organization!
We’ll walk you through the Kansas LLC Articles of Organization filing process in three simple stages.
Get Forms for Your Articles of Organization
Complete the Articles of Organization.
Keep the Articles of Organization on file.
Step 1: Obtain your Articles of Organization.
Kansas Articles of Organization may be downloaded and sent in.
Step two: Complete the Articles of Organization
We will assist you with completing the Kansas Articles of Organization form in this phase
To complete the form, you will need the following information:
Name and address of the entity
Name of the Registered Agent and the Address of the Registered Office
Month of Tax Closure
Name and address of the entity
A unique and clever company name is crucial, but it is not as necessary as a legally valid name.
When selecting a name for your company, you must ensure that the name:
fulfils Kansas naming standards
is not currently in use by another Kansas firm
Adhere to the Kansas Naming Guidelines:
One of the these words or abbreviations must appear in your name: Limited Liability Company, Limited Company, L.L.C., L.C., LLC, or LC.
Your name may contain the name of an LLC member or manager.
Your name may also include the terms Company, Association, Club, Foundation, Fund, Institute, Society, Union, Syndicate, Limited, and Trust.
Your LLC’s name cannot include terms that may be confused with a government organisation (FBI, Treasury, State Department, etc.).
Certain prohibited terms (e.g., bank, attorney, university) may need extra documentation and the participation of a licenced professional in certain jurisdictions.
Your name must be distinct from any other current company in the state.
Examine Name Availability:
Is your surname legal in Kansas? Do a name search on the Kansas Business Center website to ensure that the name you desire isn’t already used.
Obtain a Domain Name:
We suggest that you check to see whether your company’s name is accessible as a web domain. Even if you don’t intend to create a company website right away, you may wish to purchase the URL to prevent others from doing so.
Registered Office and Registered Agent
A registered agent receives and transmits legal paperwork on behalf of your LLC. When you form your Kansas LLC, you must provide your registered
agent and registered office address.
Your registered agent may be anybody over the age of 18 who resides in Kansas. During normal business hours, your registered agent must always be present at the registered office
.
Month of Tax Closure
The closing month of your company’s fiscal year must be specified. December is the default month in Kansas.
Step 3: Submit the Articles of Incorporation.
You must submit the Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State to register your LLC.
You may submit your Articles of Organization in two ways:
Fill out the forms online.
Send a hard copy through mail.
Steps to Take After Forming Your Kansas LLC
After filing your Articles of Organization, you should do the following:
Make a Business Agreement
Obtain an EIN
Establish a Business Bank Account
Purchase Licenses and Permits
Make a Business Agreement
A Kansas LLC Operating Agreement is a legal document that details your LLC’s ownership structure and member functions.
Although an Operating Agreement is not necessary in Kansas to incorporate an LLC, it is a good idea to have one. You may begin working on your operating agreement before, during, or after filing your Articles of Organization.
Your operating agreement will be held in the private business records of your LLC; you will not submit it with the state.
Obtain an EIN
An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is your LLC’s equivalent of a social security number. If you want to recruit staff or create company bank accounts, you’ll need an EIN.
You may get your EIN for free by using the IRS website, fax, or mail. Read our What is an EIN article to discover more about EINs and how they might benefit your LLC.
Establish a Business Bank Account
It is critical to use specific business banking and credit accounts to safeguard your company’s corporate veil. When you combine your personal and company accounts, your personal assets (house, vehicle, and other possessions) are at danger if your LLC is sued.
Purchase Licenses and Permits
When forming an LLC, you should consider if your company requires any licences or permissions to operate legally. On the federal level, a few corporate operations need licences and/or permissions.
Learn how to secure the licences and permissions required for your company, or hire an expert to handle it for you:
Federal: For federal business licences and permits, see the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
State: Visit the Kansas.gov website to apply for or learn more about licences, permits, and registration.
Local: Inquire with your county clerk regarding local licences and permissions.