Kansas 501c3 Corporations: Tax Exempt Organizations Non Profit

How to Incorporate in Kansas

Incorporating a non profit organization in Kansas is relatively easy. The state provides clear guidelines for companies to follow to avoid any discrepancies with the IRS. When filing for incorporation, organizations must:

• Choose an unused name for the organization
• Convene a meeting of the principals to set out the purpose of the organization, its budget and draft by laws.
• Choose an agent to represent the organization
• Make an application to the secretary of state for their articles of incorporation as a non profit organization by supplying them with the necessary information requested on the application forms

Kansas Non Profit Incorporation

• Individuals form a Kansas non profit organization for several reasons. Non profit organizations provide many services to the people they serve and take the form of service groups, religious organization, education centers and recreation centers. They play a vital role in community building and are strongly supported by the government of Kansas.
• Non profit organizations enjoy several incentives as a reward for community building. These include limited liability protection, tax-free status with the IRS, permission to solicit funding from both public and private sources and reduced stamp duties.

For more information

• Non profit overview
• Is a 501c3 right for you?