Incorporating in Kansas

For complete and current information concerning Kansas corporations you should go to the Kansas Secretary of State’s official web site. The following is not an attempt to present all you need to know when forming a corporation in Kansas but rather to call your attention to just some of the basic information and requirements you may want to know as you submit information to form your corporation.

The information herein is cited from the the Kansas Secretary of State’s official web site and Kansas statutes, and while we make every effort to ensure its accuracy, MaxFilings cannot and does not guarantee that all of the information is accurate or complete and/or current and it should therefore be independently verified.

Kansas corporation name:

A Kansas corporation’s name must contain the word "corporation," "incorporated," "company", "limited, "association", “church”, “college”, “club”, “foundation”, “fund”, “institute”, “society”, “union”, or “syndicate” or an abbreviation thereof or words or abbreviations of like import in another language. Restrictions apply to the use of certain words and phrases in a corporation name. The name cannot contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for a purpose other than that permitted under Kansas state law. Except as may be authorized under state law, a corporate name must be distinguishable upon the records of the Kansas Secretary of State from other business entities’ names registered or reserved by the state.

Kansas corporation board of directors:

A Kansas corporation must have a board of directors consisting of one or more individuals. Directors must be natural persons and at least 18 years of age. The articles of incorporation or bylaws may prescribe additional qualifications for directors.

Kansas corporation officers:

A Kansas corporation shall have the offices described in its bylaws or designated by the board of directors in accordance with the bylaws. One of the officers shall have responsibility for preparing minutes of the meetings of directors and shareholders and for maintaining and authenticating the corporation’s records. One individual may simultaneously hold more than one office in the corporation.

Kansas taxes:

See the Kansas Department of Revenue web site.

Kansas Registered Agent:

Kansas corporations are required to have a registered agent in Kansas. By having MaxFilings provide you with a professional registered agent, you can be assured that all legal documents, tax documents, annual reports, and correspondence with the state and regulatory agencies will be handled promptly, professionally, and efficiently.

Start forming your corporation now:

If you’re ready to form a Kansas corporation with MaxFilings, you can start entering your information now. You’re under no obligation, and there is no charge until you actually place your order.

Incorporate in Kansas