Free Simple Articles of Incorporation Template
Simple Articles of Incorporation
I. Preliminary Information
1. Name of Corporation: The name of this corporation shall be [Your Company Name].
2. Registered Office: The registered office of the corporation shall be located at [Your Company Address].
3. Registered Agent: The registered agent of the corporation shall be [Your Name].
II. Purpose of Corporation
1. Objective: The primary purpose of [Your Company Name] is to [Articles of Incorporation Details/objective].
2. Additional Activities: In addition to its primary purpose, [Your Company Name] may engage in any other lawful activities permitted under the laws of the state of incorporation.
III. Share Structure
1. Authorized Shares: The corporation shall have the authority to issue [Number of Authorized Shares] shares of common stock, with a par value of $[Par Value] per share.
2. Classes of Stock: The corporation shall have one class of stock, which shall be common stock.
3. Rights and Preferences: The common stock shall have [Describe Rights and Preferences].
IV. Board of Directors
1. Composition: The affairs of the corporation shall be managed by a board of directors consisting of not less than [Number of Directors] directors.
2. Powers: The board of directors shall have the power to [Enumerate Powers].
3. Meetings: Meetings of the board of directors may be called by the [Chairman/President/Secretary] or by [Number]% of the directors.
V. Officers
1. Officers: The officers of the corporation shall include a [President/CEO], [Vice President], [Secretary], and [Treasurer/CFO].
2. Appointment and Term: The officers shall be appointed by the board of directors and shall serve a term of [Term Length].
3. Duties: The duties of the officers shall include [Enumerate Duties].
VI. Indemnification
1. Indemnification: To the fullest extent permitted by law, the corporation shall indemnify and hold harmless its directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all liabilities, expenses, and other amounts incurred.
2. Insurance: The corporation may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee, or agent of the corporation.
VII. Amendments
1. Amendment Procedure: These articles of incorporation may be amended by a vote of [Percentage]% of the shareholders entitled to vote.
2. Notice: Notice of any proposed amendment shall be given to the shareholders in accordance with the corporation's bylaws.
This template serves as a foundational document for the incorporation of [Your Company Name]. It is advisable to consult with legal counsel to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
