by LLC Geek

1. Name Your Kansas LLC
   • [ ] Choose a unique name not already in use by another Kansas LLC.
   • [ ] Ensure the name doesn’t suggest government affiliation.
   • [ ] Include an LLC designator (e.g., LLC, L.L.C..).
   • [ ] Check for restricted words (e.g., bank, trust, incorporated).
   • [ ] Conduct a business name search on the Kansas state website for availability.
2. Choose Your Kansas Registered Agent
   • [ ] Appoint a registered agent with a physical street address in Kansas.
   • [ ] Alternatively, use a registered agent service.
3. File Your Kansas LLC Articles of Organization
   • [ ] Decide between a member-managed and manager-managed LLC.
   • [ ] Prepare documents including the LLC's name, purpose, address, registered agent's name and address, and signatures.
   • [ ] File online through Kansas’s business filing system with a $160 fee, or by mail with a $165 fee.
4. Create Your Kansas LLC Operating Agreement
   • [ ] Draft an operating agreement outlining internal rules and responsibilities.
   • [ ] Include details on ownership, financial arrangements, voting, and procedures for selling interests.
   • [ ] Keep the agreement concise and clear for all members.
5. Get an EIN for Your Kansas LLC
   • [ ] Apply for an EIN online at the IRS website or by mailing Form SS-4.