Articles of Incorporation: Create, Replace, or Amend

The articles of incorporation are legal documents that solidify the presence of a business entity within a state. The term articles of incorporation are assigned to a corporation, while the term articles of organization apply to a limited liability company (LLC). Along with corporate by-laws, the articles of incorporation outline the jurisdiction of a corporation, as granted by the state government.

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Certified Articles of Incorporation

Spiegel & Utrera, P.A. can draft the articles of incorporation or organization with the well-being of your business in mind. Our complete incorporating package includes the articles of incorporation along with:

Contents of the Articles of Incorporation

Articles of Incorporation typically (depends on state requirements) include:

• Name of Corporation
• Principal Office – Address
• Purpose of Corporation – “Any Lawful Purpose”
• Type of Business – For Profit, Non-Profit, Partnership
• Registered Agent – Initial Agent for Service of Process
• Number of Shares – Corporate Capitalization
• Term of Existence – Perpetual or otherwise
• Registered Owners
• Effective Date
• By-Laws

Getting your Articles of Incorporation When Starting a Corporation

Articles of incorporation or articles of organization outline the structure of your entity. They declare whether or not the entity structure will be a for-profit corporation, limited liability company, or non-profit corporation. You get a ton of perks for doing so; like state and business-specific tax advantages, protection from creditors, immunity to personal liability, gaining anonymity and protecting your personal assets, easier access to capital, enhanced business credibility and authority, and transferable ownership.