Secretary of State
STATE OF KANSAS
| RON THORNBURGH Secretary of State |
STATE OF KANSAS |
Articles of Formation
Form a new business entity/organization
Online filing - To file your formation document click here.
Paper filing - To file your formation document on a paper form, please click on the Form Name below to select the form you need. You may then print the form on your printer, complete by hand, and mail to our office with a check or money order.
| FORM NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| CF | Domestic for profit corporations |
| FA | Foreign for profit corporations |
| CN | Domestic not for profit corporations |
| FA | Foreign not for profit corporations |
| DL | Domestic limited liability companies |
| FL | Foreign limited liability companies |
| CK | Domestic limited partnerships |
| LPF | Foreign limited partnerships |
| QLLP | Domestic/foreign limited liability partnerships |
| NOTE: You may need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print the forms. Adobe Acrobat Reader may be downloaded, for free, from Adobe Systems, Incorporated by clicking here. | |
| To learn whether the name you’ve selected for your new business is available for you to use, visit our Business Filing Center and click on Search Name Availability. | |
| The Secretary of State's office is a filing agency. If you are a business services customer who would like legal or other professional advice, we suggest you seek assistance from an attorney, accountant or other professional to assist you with the laws governing the formation and operation of business entities. |