INSTRUCTIONS: SD ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION (CORPORATION)

This form is required when registering a corporation in the state of South Dakota.  Make sure you consult with an attorney while completing this form and adding any other provisions to this document. 

“SD Articles of Incorporation (Corporation) Step 1”

Enter the name of the corporation in Article I.  Make sure the name is distinguishable and contains one of the followings terms: corporation, incorporated, company, limited, or an appropriate abbreviation. 

“SD Articles of Incorporation (Corporation) Step 2”

Provide the total amount of authorized shares under the corporation in Article II. 

“SD Articles of Incorporation (Corporation) Step 3”

Provide the street and mailing address (if different from street address) for the corporation’s principal executive office in South Carolina in Article III. 

“SD Articles of Incorporation (Corporation) Step 4”

List the name of the registered agent in Article IV.  Provide a street address and mailing address.  If the corporation elected a commercial registered agent, the applicant needs to provide the CRA number on the line provided. 

“SD Articles of Incorporation (Corporation) Step 5”

Enter the name and street address for each incorporator in Article V.  If additional space is needed, attach a separate sheet. 

“SD Articles of Incorporation (Corporation) Step 6”

You need to add the following provisions if applicable:

·         general purpose of the corporation

·         information about managers for the corporation

·         limitations for powers for corporation, board of directors, and shareholders

·         provisions for the elimination or limitation of a director or shareholder for monetary damages or failure to take certain action

Regard the bottom of the form for more information on options provisions to include in these Articles. 

“SD Articles of Incorporation (Corporation) Step 7”

An authorized officer needs to sign the bottom of the Articles and provide their printed name, title, and date of signature as well. 

“SD Articles of Incorporation (Corporation) Step 8”

The filing fee for this form is $150 and may increase due to the amount of authorized shares under the corporation.  Make the check payable to the Secretary of State.  Also, make sure you provide a duplicate along with the original forms.  Mail the completed forms and fee to the following address:

Secretary of State Office

500 E Capitol Ave

Pierre, SD 57501

INSTRUCTIONS: HI REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR PARTNERSHIP

This form allows a domestic partnership to form in the state.  The form also allows a foreign partnership to extend authority to partners inside the state of Hawaii. 

“HI Registration Statement for Partnership Step 1”

Check the appropriate box in part 1 of this form. 

“HI Registration Statement for Partnership Step 2”

Provide the full name of the partnership in part 2.  If you’re forming a new partnership, you’ll want to research the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to make sure the name of the partnership does not already exist in the state of Hawaii.  Use the following link: https://hbe.ehawaii.gov/documents/search.html;jsessionid=D177933ACD6244EBF0206404CE7953FD.luka

“HI Registration Statement for Partnership Step 3”

State when the partnership was formed in part 3.  Include the month, day, and year. 

“HI Registration Statement for Partnership Step 4”

If foreign general partnership is applying in Hawaii, provide the jurisdiction where the general partnership was formed in part 4a.  List the date when business begun in Hawaii in part 4b. 

“HI Registration Statement for Partnership Step 5”

State the mailing address for the principal office of the partnership in part 5.  Include the city, state, and zip code. 

“HI Registration Statement for Partnership Step 6”

List the registered agent and their street address in part 6.  The registered agent can be an individual, domestic entity, or a foreign entity allowed to conduct business in the state of Hawaii.  If the registered agent is an entity, provide their state or country where it was formed. 

“HI Registration Statement for Partnership Step 7”

List the name and complete address for each general partner in part 7.  If additional space is needed, attach a separate form. 

“HI Registration Statement for Partnership Step 8”

At least one general partner needs to sign and date the bottom of this form. 

“HI Registration Statement for Partnership Step 9”

A domestic partnership needs to file with the DCCA within 30 days after the partnership was formed.  A foreign partnership needs to file with the DCCA within 30 days after business started in Hawaii.  If the partnership fails to file with the DCCA in the required time, each partner needs to pay $25.00 every month past the required date. 

“HI Registration Statement for Partnership Step 10”

Provide a filing fee of $15.00 and make the check payable to Department of Commerce and Consumer affairs. 

INSTRUCTIONS: ND TRADE NAME REGISTRATION/FRANCHISE NAME DISCLOSURE

Any corporation or limited liability company operating under a trade name needs to file this form with the Secretary of State.  A trade name does not include any of the following:

1.       True name of organization

2.       First name or surname of person using the trade name

3.       The surname of every individual with a repeat surname if owners have the same surname

“ND Trade Name Registration/Franchise Name Disclosure Step 1”

Check the appropriate box in item 2.  If you check yes “Yes,” list the name, address, and phone number of the franchiser or licensor and check the appropriate box in the next set of boxes. 

“ND Trade Name Registration/Franchise Name Disclosure Step 2”

In item 3, enter the name for registration or the licensed franchise name.  The name cannot contain any of the following words: corporation, company, incorporated, limited liability company, limited, bank, banker, banking, trust, trust company, or any abbreviations of these terms. 

“ND Trade Name Registration/Franchise Name Disclosure Step 3”

List the complete addresses of the place of business where the franchise name is listed in item 4.  List the street, PO box, state, and zip+4. 

“ND Trade Name Registration/Franchise Name Disclosure Step 4”

Provide a detailed explanation for the nature of business in item 5.  Next, check the appropriate box in item 6 indicating if the franchise name is issued to an individual, husband and wife, corporation incorporated, limited liability company, or other.  If you choose corporation of limited liability company, provide the state as well. 

“ND Trade Name Registration/Franchise Name Disclosure Step 5”

Enter the telephone number of the franchise owner item 7.  If there is a toll-free number, list the number in item 8.  Next, provide the name, social security number, and complete address for all individuals or companies using the trade name in item 9. 

“ND Trade Name Registration/Franchise Name Disclosure Step 6”

All of the owners or franchisees need to sign the bottom of this form.  Make sure to provide a name, email address, and telephone number for correspondence in item 11. 

“ND Trade Name Registration/Franchise Name Disclosure Step 7”

The filing fee for this form is $25.00.  Make a check payable to Secretary of State.  You can fax or mail the form.  If mailing the form, use the following address:

Secretary of State

State of North Dakota

600 E Boulevard Ave Dept 108

Bismarck, ND 58505-0500

INSTRUCTIONS: ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION (Online Filing) 08-400

If the incorporators need help with this form, the state of Alaska encourages the help of legal counsel.

“Articles of Incorporation (Online Filing) 08-400 Step 1”

Provide the name of the corporation in Article 1.  The name needs to contain the word “corporation,” “incorporation,” “limited” or an abbreviation of these terms.  In order to search the availability of a name for the corporation, visit the following link: https://www.commerce.state.ak.us/occ.

“Articles of Incorporation (Online Filing) 08-400 Step 2”

Provide the overall purpose of the corporation in Article 2. 

“Articles of Incorporation (Online Filing) 08-400 Step 3”

The Registered Agent of the corporation must have an address in the state of Alaska.  If the Registered Agent does not have a PO Box as a mailing address, the physical address of the registered office is required. 

“Articles of Incorporation (Online Filing) 08-400 Step 4”

Article 4 is required if there is an alien affiliate that maintains some degree of control within the corporation.  If applicable, provide their full name, mailing address, city, state or province, and country.  If there is no alien affiliate, write “None” in this section. 

“Articles of Incorporation (Online Filing) 08-400 Step 5”

A for-profit corporation needs to list their common or preferred shares in Article 5 along with their par value.  A value is zero is not valid. 

“Articles of Incorporation (Online Filing) 08-400 Step 6”

Number 6 in this form requires additional pages for continuation of a previous article or additional articles.  Refer to the second page of this document for specific instructions on additional articles. 

“Articles of Incorporation (Online Filing) 08-400 Step 7”

Number 7 of this form requires the signature, printed name, and date of signature for all incorporators.  Additionally, the name and phone number of an incorporator needed to resolve issues with this form is needed below the signatures. 

“Articles of Incorporation (Online Filing) 08-400 Step 8”

On the last page of the form, provide NAICS number for the corporation which describes the activities of the business. 

“Articles of Incorporation (Online Filing) 08-400 Step 9”

Pages 1-3 need sent to the following address:

State of Alaska

Corporations Section

PO Box 110806

Juneau AK 99811-0806

A filing fee of $250.00 is required as well.  The check or money order is made payable to the State of Alaska.  This form can also be submitted online at the following link: https://www.commerce.state.ak.us/occ/