Articles of Incorporation (United States) Form

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State in which the Corporation is being formed:

Alabama

Built for Alabama
Different states have different rules and regulations. Your Articles of Incorporation will be customized for Alabama.

Filer Information

Name:

Enter the full name of the individual that will be acting as filer.
(e.g. Director, President, Officer, Incorporator, etc.)

Capacity:

(e.g. Director, President, Officer, Incorporator, etc.)

Mailing Address:

(e.g. 1212 West Elm Street, P.O. Box 1395 Station "C")

City:

State:

Select the State

Zip Code:

Daytime Phone Number:

(Optional)

E-mail Address:

(Optional)

Corporation Information

Corporate Name:

Corporate Naming Requirements

a. A corporate name must contain the word "corporation", "incorporated", or an abbreviation of one of such words.

b.A corporate name may not contain language stating or implying that the Corporation is organized for a purpose other than that permitted by its articles of incorporation.

c. A corporate name must not be the same as, or deceptively similar to, the corporate name of a corporation incorporated or authorized to transact business in this state.

Review the corporate naming requirements before deciding on a name for your company. Hover the mouse pointer over the blue help link above.

Corporate Purpose:Additional Guidelines:

a. Purposes can include or be stated simply as "The transaction of any or all lawful business for which Corporations may be incorporated under this chapter."

b. If the primary purpose of your Corporation will be to participate in: banking, insurance, credit unions, savings and loan associations, railroads, waterworks, educational purposes, utilities or other public services, THEN YOU CANNOT CONTINUE. You must consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction, as there are other laws which pertain to you.

Unless the Articles state otherwise all corporations have the purpose of engaging in any lawful business. If needed please indicate a more specific description of the type of business in which the corporation intends to engage.
(e.g. "The Corporation is formed for the purpose of agricultural production of grain and poultry and any or all other lawful business purposes for which corporations may be formed.")

The duration of the corporation will be: (Optional)

Perpetual

End Date

Period of Duration in Years

Do Not Specify

Corporations can be created to last forever (perpetual) or for a limited period of time.

Incorporators

Incorporator

Name:

Enter the legal name of this incorporator.An incorporator may be a natural person or an entity. An entity includes a corporation and foreign corporation; not-for-profit corporation; profit and not-for-profit unincorporated association; business trust, estate, partnership, trust, and two or more persons having a joint or common economic interest; or state government, the United States government, or any foreign government.

Address:

(e.g. Suite 104, 10012-13 Street)

City:

State:

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Zip Code:

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Initial Directors

Director

Name:

(e.g. John A. Smith)

Address:

(e.g. Suite 104, 10012 - 13 Street)

City:

State:

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Zip Code:

Business Address

Address:

(Optional)

Enter a business address for this director. Street addresses are required. P.O. Boxes alone are not acceptable.

City:

(Optional)

State:

Select the State

(Optional)

Zip Code:

(Optional)

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Officers

Chief Executive Officer

Name:

(e.g. John A. Smith)

Address:

Enter an address including street and number for this officer.

City:

State:

Select the State

Zip Code:

Secretary

Name:

(e.g. John A. Smith)

Address:

Enter an address including street and number for this officer.

City:

State:

Select the State

Zip Code:

Chief Financial Officer

Name:

(e.g. John A. Smith)

Address:

Enter an address including street and number for this officer.

City:

State:

Select the State

Zip Code:

Enter officer information now?

YesNo

Officer

Name:

(Optional)

(e.g. John A. Smith)

Postion Held:

(Optional)

Enter the position or title of this officer in the Corporation (e.g. President, Treasurer, Vice-President Finance, etc.)

Address:

(Optional)

Enter an address including street and number for this officer.

City:

(Optional)

State:

Select the State

(Optional)

Zip Code:

(Optional)

Business Address

Address:

(Optional)

Enter a business address for this officer. Street addresses are required. P.O. Boxes alone are not acceptable.

City:

(Optional)

State:

Select the State

(Optional)

Zip Code:

(Optional)

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Disclosure

Disclosure of Felonies

Has any person serving either by election or appointment as officer, director, trustee, incorporator and persons controlling or holding over 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares or 10% of any other proprietary, beneficial or membership interest in the Corporation:

Been convicted of a felony involving a transaction in securities, consumer fraud or antitrust in any state or federal jurisdiction within the seven-year period immediately preceding the execution of this Certificate?

Been convicted of a felony, the essential elements of which consisted of fraud, misrepresentation, theft by false pretenses, or restraint of trade or monopoly in any state or federal jurisdiction within the seven-year period immediately preceding the execution of this Certificate?

Been or are subject to an injunction, judgment, decree or permanent order of any state or federal court entered within the seven-year period immediately preceding the execution of this Certificate wherein such injunction, judgment, decree or permanent order:
1. Involved the violation of fraud or registration provisions of the securities laws of that jurisdiction?
  Or
2. Involved the violation of the consumer fraud laws of that jurisdiction?
  Or
3. Involved the violation of the antitrust or restraint of trade laws of that jurisdiction?

Do any of the above circumstances apply?

YesNo

Read the Certificate of Disclosure document carefully. If you answer “Yes” to this question then you must attach the required information to the Certificate of Disclosure.

To how many people does this apply?

Disclosure of Bankruptcies

Has any person serving as an officer, director, trustee or incorporator of the Corporation served in any such capacity or held or controlled over 20% of the issued and outstanding common shares, or 20% of any other proprietary, beneficial or membership interest in any other Corporation which has been placed in bankruptcy, receivership or had its charter revoked, or administratively or judicially dissolved by any state or jurisdiction?

Do any of the above circumstances apply?

YesNo

Read the Certificate of Disclosure document carefully. If you answer “Yes” to this question then you must attach the required information to the Certificate of Disclosure.

To how many people and previous corporations does this apply?

(e.g. If one individual is associated with 2 bankrupt corporations and a second individual is associated with one bankrupt corporation then you have three situations to report and you should select "3". If two individuals were associated with the same bankrupt corporation then you should select "2".)

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Filer Information

Corporation Information

Address Information

Mailing Address of the Initial Registered Office

Street Address of the Principal Office
The Principal Office is where the principal executive offices of a corporation are located.

Street Address of the Known Place of Business
The known place of business is the business address in the state for the corporation.

Incorporators

Incorporator

Initial Directors

Director

Officers

Officers

Officer

Authorized Capital

Initial Tax Reporting

NAICS

Disclosure

Miscellaneous Provisions

Alien Affiliate

Statement of Compliance with New Hampshire Laws
This information is used in the form SRA - Statement of Compliance with New Hampshire Laws.

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Filer Information

Corporation Information

Address Information

Mailing Address of the Initial Registered Office

Street Address of the Principal OfficeThe Principal Office is where the principal executive offices of a corporation are located.

Street Address of the Known Place of BusinessThe known place of business is the business address in the state for the corporation.

Incorporators

Incorporator

Initial Directors

Director

Officers

Officers

Officer

Authorized Capital

Initial Tax Reporting

NAICS

Disclosure

Miscellaneous Provisions

Alien Affiliate

Statement of Compliance with New Hampshire LawsThis information is used in the form SRA - Statement of Compliance with New Hampshire Laws.

Street Address of the Principal Office
The Principal Office is where the principal executive offices of a corporation are located.

Street Address of the Known Place of Business
The known place of business is the business address in the state for the corporation.

Statement of Compliance with New Hampshire Laws
This information is used in the form SRA - Statement of Compliance with New Hampshire Laws.