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When Do You Need Articles of Incorporation in the United States?
Key Rules for Articles of Incorporation in the United States
Selecting the incorrect structure for articles of incorporation may result in invalid corporate formation or unintended liabilities.
What a Proper Articles of Incorporation Should Include
- Company NameState the full legal name of your corporation, which must be unique and follow your state's naming rules.
- Purpose StatementDescribe the main goals or activities your company will pursue, or use a general clause if it will do various business.
- Registered AgentProvide the name and address of the person or service in your state who receives official legal notices for the company.
- Number of SharesSpecify the total amount of shares the company is authorized to issue and their par value, if any.
- Incorporator's InformationInclude the name and address of the person filing the document to form the corporation.
- DurationIndicate if the corporation will last forever or for a set time period.
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United StatesFree Example Articles of Incorporation Template
Below is a free template example of a Articles of Incorporation for use in the United States generated by our AI model.
The clauses in your actual Articles of Incorporation will vary from this example as they will be entirely bespoke to your requirements as set out in the questionnaire you complete.
Articles of Incorporation
1NAME OF CORPORATION
The name of the corporation is Tech Innovations Inc..
2DURATION
The period of duration of the corporation is perpetual.
3PURPOSE
The purpose of the corporation is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be organized under the California Corporations Code.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the corporation is organized to engage in the business of technology and software development and retail and commerce.
4REGISTERED AGENT AND OFFICE
The name of the initial registered agent for the corporation is John Doe.
The street address of the initial registered agent is 123 Main Street, Austin, Texas 78701.
The initial registered agent is an individual.
5AUTHORIZED SHARES
The corporation is authorized to issue an aggregate of 1000000 shares of stock with a total of one class of shares designated as Common Stock.
The corporation is authorized to issue 1000000 shares of Common Stock.
The shares of Common Stock shall have no par value.
The shares of Common Stock shall have no preferences, limitations, or relative rights.
6DIRECTORS
The initial board of directors of the corporation shall consist of one director.
The name and address of the initial director is John A. Smith, 123 Main Street, New York, New York 10001.
7OFFICERS
The initial officer of the corporation is John Doe, who shall serve as President.
The address of the initial officer is 123 Main Street, Los Angeles, California 90210.
8ORGANIZER'S CONSENT
John Doe consents to the appointment as the initial registered agent for the corporation.
9PREEMPTIVE RIGHTS
The shareholders of the corporation shall have preemptive rights to acquire additional shares issued by the corporation.
10LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY
The personal liability of the directors of the corporation for monetary damages shall be limited to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law including under the California Corporations Code.
11INDEMNIFICATION
The corporation shall provide mandatory indemnification to its directors, officers, employees, and agents to the fullest extent permitted by the California Corporations Code.
The corporation shall advance expenses to the indemnified parties as permitted by law provided that the indemnified party delivers an undertaking to repay such advances if it is ultimately determined that the indemnified party is not entitled to indemnification.
The corporation shall have the power to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of its directors, officers, employees, and agents against any liability asserted against or incurred by them in such capacity.
The entitlement to indemnification shall be determined by a vote of the board of directors or by independent legal counsel as authorized by the board of directors.
12INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE TO BYLAWS
The corporation shall be governed by its bylaws.
13EFFECTIVE DATE
These Articles of Incorporation shall become effective on a date other than the filing date as specified in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware.
14GOVERNING LAW
This document and the corporation shall be governed by and construed in accordance with American law including the California Corporations Code, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as codified in 15 U.S.C. § 78m, and the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c).
15ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Articles of Incorporation constitute the entire agreement among the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, both written and oral, among the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof.
16SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Articles of Incorporation is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions of these Articles of Incorporation.
17NOTICES
Any notice required or permitted to be given under these Articles of Incorporation shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when delivered personally or sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the registered office of the corporation.
18VARIATION
No variation of these Articles of Incorporation shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by all parties or their authorized representatives.
19EXECUTION
The undersigned incorporator declares that the facts stated herein are true and correct and executes these Articles of Incorporation on the date set forth below.
20SIGNATURE SECTION
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed these Articles of Incorporation on October 15, 2023.
Jane Doe, Individual.
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