Obtaining Certified Documents
- Request by Letter
- Timeframe for Documents
You may request a written search by submitting a letter to the bureau. Your letter must contain the name and address of the entity to be searched. Expect it to take a couple of weeks before you receive your certified documents in the mail.
Filing Articles of Incorporation
- Process for Filing
- Importance of Proper Forms
Most states file all articles of incorporation via the secretary of state. Visit the government website for the state in which the business has its principal office. File articles of incorporation (if appropriate): If business is a firm, articles of consolidation should be filed with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and also Venture Providers.
Retrieving Articles of Organization
- Steps to Find a Copy
Obtaining a copy of your Articles of Organization If you have misplaced your articles of organization, you can find a copy on the Department or Secretary of State website for the state under which your company is filed. This is done through a business entity search.
Exploring Articles of Incorporation
- Key Information to Include
- Difference Between Articles and Bylaws
Gather the required information to file the proper request for a copy of the articles of incorporation. You need the legal business name as it was originally filed and the state-assigned number, which is sometimes referred to as a control number. Complete Required Forms. Obtain the proper forms through the secretary of state’s website and review the forms to confirm how requests are processed.
Understanding Corporate Structures
- Declaration in Articles
- Stock vs Non-Stock Corporations
They are the primary rules governing the management of your corporation in Alberta. Within the articles of incorporation there are seven mandatory questions that must be answered. In most states, a certified copy can be requested by visiting the office of the Secretary of State in person or by phone, mail, or the state’s online system.
Initiating Business Incorporation
- Process in Pennsylvania
To form a corporation in Pennsylvania, you need to file articles of incorporation with the Pennsylvania Department of State. This document secures your corporate name and creates the legal entity. Filing your articles is the first step in starting your business corporation.
Amending Articles of Incorporation in Pennsylvania
- Requirements for Amendment
- Risks of Non-Compliance
How do I change articles of incorporation in PA?
To amend articles of incorporation in PA, submit the REV 1605 form to the Department of Revenue by fax or email. A private corporation may extend or shorten its term when approved by the board and shareholders. Shareholders may need to unanimously agree to amend articles.
Ensuring Compliance with Articles
- Importance of Amendments
- Potential Consequences of Non-Compliance
Not properly amending Articles risks an SEC fine over P10,000 for the first violation. States require filing articles of incorporation and certificates of amendment for changes. File with the Secretary of State. Ohio has a form for articles amendments.
Making Necessary Changes
- Process for Changes
- Impact of Changes on Registered Agent
To establish Articles, follow state laws on name, duration, type, stock shares, and agent. Laws and specific changes determine if amendments are required. Typically, amend for duration, purpose, stocks, or name changes. Requirements vary by state.