INSTRUCTIONS: CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION CIN-1-1.0

This form allows you to create a nonstock corporation in the state of Connecticut.  You’re encouraged to hire an attorney while completing this form and other similar forms. 

“Certificate of Incorporation CIN-1-1.0 Step 1”

Provide the name and address of the filing party in the heading of the form.  Confirmation is sent to this address. 

“Certificate of Incorporation CIN-1-1.0 Step 2”

Provide the name of the corporation in part 1.  The corporation’s name must contain one of the following designations: corporation, incorporated, company, corp., inc., or co.  The name cannot imply the corporation engages in business unrelated to its actual line of business. 

“Certificate of Incorporation CIN-1-1.0 Step 3”

Check the appropriate box in part 2.  If section D applies to the corporation, an attachment is required that designates each class of members. 

“Certificate of Incorporation CIN-1-1.0 Step 4”

Select only option A or B in part 3.  If the corporation choose an individual for the registered agent, their business address and residential address must go under section A.  The corporation can elect another corporation, LLC, LLP, or statutory trust as a registered agent as well.  If the registered agent is an entity, provide their business address only in section B. 

“Certificate of Incorporation CIN-1-1.0 Step 5”

Have the registered agent sign the line at the top of the second page.  They need to print their name below the signature line as well. 

“Certificate of Incorporation CIN-1-1.0 Step 6”

Provide the nature of the corporation’s activities in part 4.  The business must be a lawful activity under the Connecticut Revised Nonstock Corporation Act. 

“Certificate of Incorporation CIN-1-1.0 Step 7”

If any additional information is required by the nonstock corporation, provide an attachment or use the space in part 5. 

“Certificate of Incorporation CIN-1-1.0 Step 8”

In part 6, provide the date when the incorporators provided their signatures.  Use the boxes on the second page to provide each incorporator’s signature.  Provide their address in the appropriate boxes as well. 

“Certificate of Incorporation CIN-1-1.0 Step 9”

Provide a filing fee of $50 within this form and make the check payable to the Secretary of the State.  You can find the mailing and delivery addresses at the top of this form.

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, 1^st Floor

120 S.W. 10^th Avenue

Topeka, KS 66612-1594