INSTRUCTIONS: FOR-PROFIT ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION CF 51-01

Use this form to establish a for-profit corporation in the state of Kansas.  You’re encouraged to consult with an attorney while completing this form. 

“For-Profit Articles of Incorporation CF 51-01 Step 1”

Enter the proposed name of the corporation in section 1 of this form.  Make sure the name meets requirements under K.S.A. 17-6002.  The name of the corporation needs to contain one of following designations: company, corporation, association, church, college, club, foundation, fund, incorporated, institute, society, union, university, syndicate, limited, co., corp., inc., or ltd. 

“For-Profit Articles of Incorporation CF 51-01 Step 2”

State the name and street address of the registered agent for the corporation in section 2.  If the registered agent is a business entity, they must be filed under the Secretary of State. 

“For-Profit Articles of Incorporation CF 51-01 Step 3”

Provide the mailing address for the corporation’s registered office in section 3.  All future documents are sent to this address. 

“For-Profit Articles of Incorporation CF 51-01 Step 4”

Indicate the tax closing month in section 4.  Then, provide the overall purpose of the corporation in section 5.  Make sure the purpose is legal within the state of Kansas. 

“For-Profit Articles of Incorporation CF 51-01 Step 5”

The corporation needs at least one share of stock in the state of Kansas.  Provide the total number of shares, class, and part value of each type of type of stock in section 6.  If necessary, list the designations, powers, right, or limitations for the board of directors in the last part of section 6. 

“For-Profit Articles of Incorporation CF 51-01 Step 6”

Enter the name and mailing address of each incorporator in section 7.  Attach a separate sheet if more space is needed.  Next, list the name and mailing address for each member on the board of directors if the powers of the incorporator dissolve once the document is filed.  If more space is needed, attach a separate sheet. 

“For-Profit Articles of Incorporation CF 51-01 Step 7”

Check the appropriate box in section 9 indicating the duration of the corporation.  Then, check the appropriate box in section 10 for the effective date of this application. 

“For-Profit Articles of Incorporation CF 51-01 Step 8”

Each incorporators needs to sign and date the bottom of this form.  Include a filing fee of $90 and send the documents and fee to the address in the upper right-hand corner of this document. 

INSTRUCTIONS: RESERVATION OF NAME F0016

This form is used to reserve the name of a corporation or partnership conducting business inside the state of Mississippi.  This form is fairly easy to fill out, and you can find instructions at the following link: https://www.sos.ms.gov/links/business/fees/corporations/i0016.pdf.

“Reservation of Name F0016 Step 1”

Check the appropriate box in the first section of this form.  Do not check more than one box. 

“Reservation of Name F0016 Step 2”

Enter the name to preserve in section 2.  Regard the following rules for each type of business:

1.       Corporation- the name needs to contain one of the following terms: Company, Corporation, Incorporation, Corp., Inc., or Ltd.

2.       Limited Partnership- the name needs to contain one of the following terms: Limited Partnership or L.P. 

“Reservation of Name F0016 Step 3”

Section 3 is required for a foreign corporation or foreign limited partnership electing to use a certain name in Mississippi.  Make sure to limit the name to 60 characters or less, and do not use more than 2 lines.  This name is only used if the corporation’s real name cannot be used in Mississippi. 

“Reservation of Name F0016 Step 4”

Enter the full legal name of the applicant in section 4.  Make sure the applicant’s name is 40 characters or less.  Do not include over 45 characters on a line.  Also, limit the city to 20 characters, the state to 2 characters, and the zip code to 9 digits. 

“Reservation of Name F0016 Step 5”

The registered own needs to provide their signature in the box on the bottom of this form. 

“Reservation of Name F0016 Step 6”

The filing fee for this form is $25.  Expedited service will cost more.  Make the fee payable to Secretary of State. 

“Reservation of Name F0016 Step 7”

You can send the completed form and filing fee to the following address:

Office of the Mississippi Secretary of State

P.O. Box 136

Jackson, MS 39205-0136

“Reservation of Name F0016 Special Instructions”

If you entered a numerical value on this form, do not include a comma in the number.  Also, all dates should be in the following format: MM/DD/YYYY.