Forming an LLC in Kansas
Forming an LLC in Kansas in 7 easy steps
- To begin with, you must pick a name for your company. When forming an LLC in Kansas it is important to remember that you have to add the words “Limited Liability Company” or an abbreviation thereof, e.g. “LLC” or “Ltd Liability Co”, to it. According to Kansas state law, the following professions are authorized to create a professional LLC: architect, attorney-at-law, certified public accountant, chiropractor, clinical marriage and family therapist, clinical professional counsellor, clinical psychotherapist, dentist, engineer, geologist, land surveyor, landscape architect, licensed psychologist, occupational therapist, optometrist, osteopathic physician or surgeon, pharmacist, physician, physician assistant, surgeon or doctor of medicine, podiatrist, real estate broker or salesperson, registered physical therapist, registered professional nurse, specialist in clinical social work, veterinarian.
- You are not required by Kansas state law to hire an attorney when forming an LLC, but it can still be a good idea to let an attorney check your Operating Agreement before you adopt it since flawed Operating Agreements can cause serious tax problems for LCC’s.
- Visit the Kansas State filing office to file the Articles of Organization and pay the filing fee. The minimum LLC filing fee in Kansas is $185.00. (For 12 business days.)
- When you have gotten this far, it is time for all the members of the LLC to get together for an Organizational Meeting where the Operating Agreement can be formally adopted.
- You can now obtain a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) for your new LLC.
- During step six, you will open up a company bank account for your LLC.
- During the final step, you will apply for any necessary local business licenses and permits. Remember that you need to apply in all cities and counties where you plan on doing business.
How to maintain an LLC in Kansas
In Kansas, the obligatory annual report has to be handed in by April 15th or by the fourth month and 15th day after the fiscal year. If you hand in your report online, the report fee is $50.00. If you prefer to hand in the report on paper, the fee is $55.00.
