• Members (owners) of an LLC, like the shareholders of a corporation, generally are only personally liable for the debts and liabilities of the LLC to the extent of their capital contribution.
• In addition, the members may manage the LLC themselves or choose to appoint managers and delegate management of the LLC to them.

• Organizers file the Articles of organization, along with the required processing fees, with the Kansas Secretary of State. Once the filing is officially approved, the business begins its existence, as a separate legal entity.  Delayed effectiveness  However, the Articles may specify a delayed effective date of up to 90 days from the date actually filed with the Commission. 
• First, choose the name of your LLC. The name must be clearly different from the name of another business. So, at no extra charge, Proactive Management will perform three name searches to determine if your desired name(s) are available.
• This name of the business must contain the the words "limited liability company," "limited company," or the abbreviation "LLC," "LC;" the name may contain "company," "association," "club," "foundation," "fund," "institute," "society," "union," "syndicate," "limited," "trust," or abbreviations thereof; or it may contain the name of a member or manager.
• The Articles of Organization will address
  • The name and place of residence of each organizer, along with the signature of at least one organizer
  • The purpose of the organization may be stated to be, or to include, the transaction of any or all lawful business unless otherwise specifically prohibited or unless in the business of banking, granting insurance policies, or assuming insurance risks
  • The street address of the firm's registered office and the name of the registered agent at that location individual resident of Kansas, corp., partnership, llc, trust; foreign or domestic
  • A statement as to whether the management of the limited liability company will be vested in one or more managers
  • The duration of the LLC's existence may be perpetual or until a specific date or event
  • Whether the LLC is to be considered a corporation for tax purposes

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