Kansas
Please refer to your local statutes for the most up-to-date requirements.
Articles of incorporation
While incorporation is not explicitly required, we strongly
recommend that your organization incorporate to protect your volunteers
from personal liability. Sample articles of incorporation
are available to our clients.
| https://www.kansas.gov/bess/flow/main?execution=e1s1 |
| Fee: | $20 |
| Processing: | 5 business days (estimate) |
| Signatures: | No special requirements at this time |
Corporate annual report
Notes
Business entity search
Form (e-file)
| Nonprofit corporations are required to file an annual report. Failure to file an annual report will result in being dissolved by the state. |
| https://www.kansas.gov/bess/flow/main?execution=e1s1 |
| Link: | https://www.kansas.gov/annual-reports/index.do |
| Due: |
Every not for profit corporation must file an annual report each year and pay a filing fee. The annual report and fees are due together on the 15th day of the 6th month after the last day of the corporation's tax year end. Example: If you have a tax year end of December, the annual report will be due every June 15th. An annual report is not required if the not for profit corporation has not been incorporated for six months prior to its first tax year end. |
| Fee: | $40.00 |
Charity registration
Filing exemption available!
Initial form
Renewal form
| Rule: |
Gross receipts of less than $10,000.00
Not eligible if using a professional fundraiser. |
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| Due: | n/a |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
| Link: |
SC 53-10 https://ag.ks.gov/docs/default-source/forms/charity-registration/charitable-org-registration---fillable.pdf |
| Due: | Prior to soliciting funds (unless exempt from filing) |
| Fee: | $25.00 |
Required attachments:
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| Link: |
SC 53-10 https://ag.ks.gov/docs/default-source/forms/charity-registration/charitable-org-registration---fillable.pdf |
| Due: | By the last day of the 6th month after your fiscal year end |
| Fee: | $25.00 |
Required attachments:
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Income/franchise tax exemption
Automatic with valid 501(c)(3) exemption.
Sales tax exemption
Notes
Initial form
Renewal form
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Available only for Parent-Teacher Associations or Organizations (PTAs or PTOs).
Booster clubs may not, as the state finds their scope of activity to be too narrow. Additional information |
| Link: |
Kansas Sales Tax Application https://www.kdor.ks.gov/Apps/kcsc/login.aspx |
| Due: | n/a |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
| Link: |
Kansas Sales Tax Application https://www.kdor.ks.gov/Apps/kcsc/login.aspx |
| Due: | As indicated on prior exemption certificate. |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
Tax department
Not required for Kansas.
Raffle (games of chance)
Filings related to raffles and other games of chance are not included
in our covered services.
We may be able to assist you for an additional service fee.
Reach out to your state representative for more information.
| If a nonprofit meets the criteria described in the constitutional amendment and the gross receipts are $25,000 or less, the organization does not need to apply for a raffle license. |
| Rule: | Raffle receipts of less than $25,000.00 |
| Link: | https://www.ksrevenue.org/bingoraffle.html |
| Due: | Before event (unless exempt from filing) |
| Fee: | $25.00-100.00 |