INSTRUCTIONS: PROFIT ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION (PROFIT CORPORATION)

This form is required in forming a for-profit corporation in the state of Florida.  It meets the minimum requirements for filing.  If you need to include more information, you should speak with an attorney.

“Profit Articles of Incorporation (Profit Corporation) Step 1”

Include the name of the corporation in Article I.  The name must include a suffix with one of the following designations: Corporation, Corp., Incorporated, Inc., Company, or Co.  The professional association needs to have one of the following designations: “chartered,” “professional association,” or “P.A.”

A business can no longer reserve its name in the state of Florida.  You can research existing names at the following link: www.sunbiz.org. 

“Profit Articles of Incorporation (Profit Corporation) Step 2”

Provide the principal address for business in Article II.  If the mailing address is different from the street address, provide this address as well. 

“Profit Articles of Incorporation (Profit Corporation) Step 3”

Provide the specific purpose of the corporation in Article III. 

“Profit Articles of Incorporation (Profit Corporation) Step 4”

State the number of authorized shares for the corporation in Article IV. 

“Profit Articles of Incorporation (Profit Corporation) Step 5”

Article V requires the names, titles, and addresses of the directors or officers. 

“Profit Articles of Incorporation (Profit Corporation) Step 6”

Provide the name and street address of the corporation’s registered agent in Article VI.  Do not provide a P.O. Box for an address.  Provide the name and address for the incorporator in Article VII. 

“Profit Articles of Incorporation (Profit Corporation) Step 7”

The registered agent and incorporator need to sign and date the bottom of this form.

“Profit Articles of Incorporation (Profit Corporation) Step 8”

A cover letter is required along with this form.  Write the proposed name of the corporation on the first line, along with the name, address, telephone number, and email address of the incorporator on the cover letter.  Check the appropriate box for the amount of fees enclosed with the form.  Make all checks payable to the Florida Department of State. 

“Profit Articles of Incorporation (Profit Corporation) Step 9”

The incorporator can provide an effective date by attaching an additional sheet to this form.  The effective date cannot be more than 90 days after filing. 

“Profit Articles of Incorporation (Profit Corporation) Step 10”

If you’re mailing this form, use the following address:

Department of State

Division of Corporations

P.O. Box 6327

Tallahassee, FL 32314