How to incorporate in Kansas (KS)
There are three ways to incorporate your business in Kansas: hire a lawyer to do the job for you (a very expensive option),
walk in to the State Department office and do it by yourself or
to use a professional incorporation company, like Active Filings.
We can incorporate your business or form your limited liability
company for a small fee, compared not only to an attorney but to
our competitors.
Why ? Because we process incorporations each day, from all around
the US and the World, from entrepreneurs like you that want to have
the peace of mind that only Active Filings can bring them.
If you still want to take the risk and do it by yourself, please
let us help you with this information that we have collected from
your state. Please, feel free to review your state's information
on our site. We will gladly answer any questions you may have.
Whatever method you chose, we will be glad to help.
KS Corporate Name Endings
The name of the corporation shall contain one of the words "association",
"church", "college", "company", "corporation",
"club", "foundation", "fund", "incorporated",
"institute", "society", "union", "syndicate"
or "limited" or one of the abbreviations "co.",
"corp.", "inc.", "ltd.". The name
shall be distinguishable upon the records of the secretary of state
from names of other corporations, limited liability companies and
limited partnerships.
Articles of Incorporation Requirements
Director Information
* Minimum Number - One or more.
* Residence Requirements. - No provision.
* Age Requirements - None.
* Directors are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.
Officer Information
* The officers are not required to be listed in the articles of
incorporation.
Stock Information
* An increase in shares or par value does not effect initial fees.
Yearly Requirements
* Annual Statements
* An annual statement must be filed yearly by domestic and foreign
corporations organized for profit. The tax rate is $1 per $1000
of shareholders equity attributable to Kansas. Minimum tax, $20;
maximum tax, $2500.
Income Tax Rate
* 4% of taxable income, plus surtax of 3.35% of Kansas taxable
iincome in excess of $50,000 for all tax years.
For more information on taxes, visit www.state.ks.us/public/kdor
Starting Your Business in Kansas:
Click here to file articles of incorporation (or organization) in Kansas
