How To Fill And File The Articles Of Incorporation Forms

By Freida Michael


If you are planning to start a company, then you must have the articles of incorporation in mind. It is derived from the limited liability company (LLC) act that set the base for the existence of limited liability companies. It is normally filed as a single document and presented to the Office of the Secretary of State. This is the same office responsible for business registration. Once you have correctly filed the articles of incorporation forms and they are approved by the state, your organization becomes a legally created limited liability company.

In the articles of incorporation, all the basic information about the firm's legal status as well as its identity are found. It also details how the company operates, who are behind its activities and what activities it is engaged in. Once completed, it has to be filed with the state authority responsible for the business registration and, if accepted, the company comes into existence.

It does not matter what size of the company you are forming, the basic information must be included. The basic information is the corporation name, and its physical address. Its purpose of formation which is the nature of the business it intends to conduct, the name and addresses of the legal agent who is authorized to receive the legal documents on its behalf. The legal documents, in this case, include the lawsuits.

The other required information includes the details of the directors, managers, and members if any. In some cases, the company promoters (the ones responsible for its formation) may be responsible for signing this document. Whichever the case, the directors who may or may not be the promoters or initiators have to include their physical addresses and names.

When it comes to writing it, it is often better to consult a business attorney for assistance as they are more experienced in the subject. However, you can also do it yourself. Regardless of who does the writing, it does not need to be too complicated and extensive.

The actual writing or filing of the document is not difficult, particularly if you are experienced in such matters. In some cases, though, it is best to seek the help of a more experienced attorney to handle the legal aspects and advise you through so that you fully comply with all the legal matters. Should you choose to complete is yourself, it is best to hand over the final document to an attorney for a review before you take it to be filed.

Once you are done and signed the forms, they are now ready for filing. You will be required to pay the filing fee at the office of the Secretary of States that handles the incorporation of companies. The amount varies widely from one state to the other.

Formation of a new company is very exciting. It is the right way of taking your success to the next level; after all, success is a journey and not a destination. In this journey, just be sure to comply with all the requirements and there are many experienced business attorneys ready to help you.




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