Registering a DBA (Assumed Name) in Kansas
Where and how to file a DBA, trade name or assumed name in Kansas, and the fee.
Short answer: Under K.S.A. 17-7920, the LLC name must include one of these words (in English or another language written in Roman characters): "L.L.C.," "L.C.," "LLC," "LC," "Limited Liability Company," or "Limited Company." The name must not already be in use; K.S.A. 17-7920; Kansas Secretary of State, Form DL instructions
| Name rules and reservation | Under K.S.A. 17-7920, the LLC name must include one of these words (in English or another language written in Roman characters): "L.L.C.," "L.C.," "LLC," "LC," "Limited Liability Company," or "Limited Company." The name must not already be in use; availability can be checked online, and a written consent to use a similar name (Form CN) can be submitted with the formation document. |
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FAQ
What are the LLC name requirements in Kansas?
Under K.S.A. 17-7920, the LLC name must include one of these words (in English or another language written in Roman characters): "L.L.C.," "L.C.," "LLC," "LC," "Limited Liability Company," or "Limited Company." The name must not already be in use; availability can be checked online, and a written consent to use a similar name (Form CN) can be submitted with the formation document.
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