INSTRUCTIONS: KANSAS LLC ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION PDL 51-22

This form is specifically used to form a professional limited liability company in the state of Kansas. The advantages of a professional LLC include the following:

· the liability of members is only limited to the total amount invested

· flexible management structure

· tax plans comparable to that of partnership

· the business can remain perpetual

“Kansas LLC Articles of Incorporation PDL 51-22 Step 1”

Provide the name of the professional LLC in the first section of this form. The name must contain one of the following designations: Limited Company, Limited Liability Company, L.C., L.L.C., LC or LLC. The applicant needs to include a certificate from the state regulatory board stating the approval of the name. The board may require the professional LLC to include the professional duties in the LLC name as well.

“Kansas LLC Articles of Incorporation PDL 51-22 Step 2”

Enter the name of the registered agent for the professional LLC in section 2. The registered agent can be an individual with residency in Kansas or a business entity currently engaging in business in Kansas. Provide the registered agent’s street address as well.

“Kansas LLC Articles of Incorporation PDL 51-22 Step 3”

State the mailing address where you want the Secretary of State to send all official mail in section 3.

“Kansas LLC Articles of Incorporation PDL 51-22 Step 4”

Enter the tax closing month in section 4. In section 5, indicate the specific professional purpose of the LLC. For example, state “Practice of Medicine” or “Practice of Law.”

“Kansas LLC Articles of Incorporation PDL 51-22 Step 5”

Indicate when you want these Articles to become effective in section 6. Check the first box if you want the Articles to become effective right away.

“Kansas LLC Articles of Incorporation PDL 51-22 Step 7”

This form requires only one signature from an authorized person in the professional limited liability company.

“Kansas LLC Articles of Incorporation PDL 51-22 Step 8”

This from requires a filing fee of $165. Make the check payable to Secretary of State. Make a copy of this form and send all the documents to the following address:

Kansas Office of the Secretary of State

Memorial Hall, 1st Floor

120 S.W. 10th Avenue

Topeka, KS 66612-1594