What Are Your Articles of Incorporation?

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Overview of Articles of Incorporation

Articles of incorporation are required state filings to form a corporation. They outline the information structure of the company and are the first step toward incorporating a business. Here are the key points related to articles of incorporation:

  1. Purpose of Articles of Incorporation

    • Establish a corporation
    • Safeguard owners’ assets
    • Outline responsibility to pay corporate taxes

  2. Key Information in Articles of Incorporation

    • Company name
    • Duration of the company
    • Corporation structure and purpose
    • Stock shares issued

  3. Filing Articles of Incorporation

    • File with state government
    • Required details may vary but basic information is standard
    • Considered as a corporation’s birth certificate

Incorporating a Business

  • Role of Articles of Incorporation

    • Form a corporation
    • Establish roles of managers and stockholders

  • Company Name Importance

    • Ensure availability before filing
    • Prevent rejection of the filing

Filing Articles of Incorporation

  • Required Fillings and Process:

    • Name and address
    • Stock details
    • Duration
    • Registered agent
    • Signatures

  • Amending Articles of Incorporation

    • Process through Secretary of State
    • Different requirements for LLCs – "Articles of Organization" instead of "Articles of Incorporation"

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