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

INSTRUCTIONS: ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT 49460

A limited liability company can use this form to amend the original Articles of Organization.  The filing fee for this form is $30.00.  Consider speaking with an attorney while completing this form. 

“Articles of Amendment 49460 Step 1”

Enter the current name of the limited liability company as it appears under the Secretary of State at the top of the form.  Indicate the date of organization in the adjacent box. 

“Articles of Amendment 49460 Step 2”

State the precise articles being amended on the first line in the main box of this form.  If the limited liability company is only amending its name, write “I” on the first line of the main box and this exact phrase in the main box: “The name of the LLC is [requested name].”

“Articles of Amendment 49460 Step 3”

In Article II of the Amendments, state the date each amendment was adopted by the limited liability company.  Include the month, date and year. 

“Articles of Amendment 49460 Step 4”

A current manager or member of the LLC indicates that the Amendments comply with the Indiana Business Flexibility Act by signing the bottom of the form.  The manager or member needs to print their name and provide their title as well. 

“Articles of Amendment 49460 Step 5”

Make the filing fee payable to the Secretary of State.  If additional sheets are attached to the Articles of Amendment of the Articles of Organization, make sure the attachments are on 8 ½ x 11 white paper.  Make a copy of this form and send the documents and filing fee to the following address:

Charles P. White

Secretary of State

Corporations Divisions

302 W. Washington Street, Room E018

Indianapolis, Indiana 46204