INSTRUCTIONS: ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION-LOUISIANA BUSINESS 399

“Articles of Incorporation-Louisiana Business 399 Step 1”

Provide the state and county of the corporation at the top of the Articles.  State the name of the corporation in part 1, making sure the name abides by state law. 

“Articles of Incorporation-Louisiana Business 399 Step 2”

Check the appropriate box in part 2.  Only check the second box to limit corporate activity. 

“Articles of Incorporation-Louisiana Business 399 Step 3”

Indicate the estimated duration of the corporation in part 3.  You can write “perpetual” if the business is ongoing. 

“Articles of Incorporation-Louisiana Business 399 Step 4”

Provide the number of authorized shares within the corporation in part 4.  Write the estimated part value of each share in part 5. 

“Articles of Incorporation-Louisiana Business 399 Step 5”

List the name and full mailing address for each incorporator in part 6.  If you need additional space, attach a separate sheet.  Include any other provisions in part 7 of this form.  Each incorporator needs to sign this form and have the form notarized. 

“Articles of Incorporation-Louisiana Business 399 Step 6”

Complete the Domestic Business Corporation Initial Report along with the Articles of Incorporation as well.  When filling out the Initial Report, pay close attention to the instructions below:

1.       Provide the name of the corporation on the first line.

2.       Enter the location and municipal address for the corporation’s registered office on line 2.

3.       Provide the full name and street address for the corporation’s registered agent on line 3. 

4.       List the names and street addresses of the first directors on line 4. 

Each incorporator needs to sign the bottom of this form as well.  Also, the registered agent(s) needs to provide their signature at the bottom of the form. 

“Articles of Incorporation-Louisiana Business 399 Step 7”

Fill out the Transmittal Information before filing the forms with the Secretary of State.  The routine filing fee is $60, and expedited service is $30 more.  The forms needs filed with Secretary of State within 5 working days after the corporation’s existence.  Send the forms to the following address:

Secretary of State

Commercial Division

P.O. Box 94125

Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125

“Articles of Incorporation-Louisiana Business 399 Step 8”

The corporation needs to send a certified copy of the Articles, Certificate of Incorporation, and Initial Report to the office of the recorder of mortgages in the county of the corporation’s registered office within 30 days. 

INSTRUCTIONS: NAME RESERVATION—CORPORATION AND LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 398

The applicant can use this form to reserve a name for a corporation or limited liability company still in the process of formation.  If the name is approved, the name is reserved for 60 days.  With good cause, the reservation can extend two times at 30 day increments. 

“Name Reservation—Corporation and Limited Liability Company 398 Step 1”

Check the appropriate boxes at the top of this form.  The routine filing fee is $25.  Expedited service is an additional $30, and make sure to indicate if you’re paying by credit card, check or money order. 

“Name Reservation—Corporation and Limited Liability Company 398 Step 2”

Provide the requested name of the business on the first line of the document.  If the name is for a corporation, the name needs to include one of the following designations: Corporation, Incorporated, Limited, or an appropriate abbreviation. 

If the name is a for a limited liability company, the name needs to contain one of the following phases: Limited Liability Company, L.L.C., or L.C. 

“Name Reservation—Corporation and Limited Liability Company 398 Step 3”

Provide the name, address, and contact information for the person submitting this form on the rest of the lines on page 1.  Make sure to include the city, state, and zip code with the address.  Don’t leave the email address section blank. 

“Name Reservation—Corporation and Limited Liability Company 398 Step 4”

List the requested name at the top of the second page.  Provide the applicant’s name on second line on the second page. 

“Name Reservation—Corporation and Limited Liability Company 398 Step 5”

Provide the name, address, and phone number above the applicant’s signature on the second page.  Provide a date beside the line for the signature. 

“Name Reservation—Corporation and Limited Liability Company 398 Step 6”

Before filing this form, check with the Secretary of State’s Office to check if the name is not currently reserved or in use in the state of Louisiana. 

“Name Reservation—Corporation and Limited Liability Company 398 Step 7”

Send this document with the filing fee to the following address:

Secretary of State

Commercial Division

P.O. Box 94125

Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125

INSTRUCTIONS: ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION FOR STOCK CORPORATION

This form meets the minimum requirements to incorporate within the state of Maryland.  You’re encouraged to consult with an attorney while completing this form. 

“Articles of Incorporation for Stock Corporation Step 1”

Provide one or more individuals acting as an incorporator in the first section.  Provide a mailing address below the name(s). 

“Articles of Incorporation for Stock Corporation Step 2”

Enter the corporation’s name in the second section.  State law requires the corporation’s name to contain of the following designations: Incorporated, Limited, Inc., Corp., or Ltd.  Make sure the name is distinguishable from other names in the state by visiting the following link: www.dat.state.md. 

“Articles of Incorporation for Stock Corporation Step 3”

Provide a short description of the corporation’s purpose in the third section.  One or two sentences is enough information. 

“Articles of Incorporation for Stock Corporation Step 4”

Enter the address for the corporation’s principal place of business in Maryland in the fourth section.  Enter a street address instead of a mailing address. 

“Articles of Incorporation for Stock Corporation Step 5”

Provide the name and address for the corporation’s designated agent in the fifth section.  The agent can be an individual with Maryland residency or an existing corporation in Maryland.  A corporation cannot act as its own agent. 

“Articles of Incorporation for Stock Corporation Step 6”

Enter the number of authorized shares in the sixth section along with the par value of each share.  If the collective par value exceeds $100,000 or there are more than 5,000 shares without par value, the filing fee for this form will increase at least $40.00. 

“Articles of Incorporation for Stock Corporation Step 7”

Provide the number of directors in the seventh section.  Provide their names on the lines below. 

“Articles of Incorporation for Stock Corporation Step 8”

All of the individuals named within the first section to provide their signatures at the bottom of this form.  The registered agent also needs to sign the bottom of this form. 

“Articles of Incorporation for Stock Corporation Step 9”

The minimum filing fee for this form is $120.00.  Make a check payable to State Department of Assessment and Taxation.  You can mail or fax the forms.  If you’re mailing the forms, use the following address:

State Department of Assessments and Taxation

Charter Division, 301 W. Preston Street; 8^th Floor

Baltimore, MD 21201-2395

INSTRUCTIONS: ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION F0001

Use this form to establish a for-profit corporation or a nonprofit corporation in the state of Mississippi.  You should fill this form out on your computer, print the completed form, and then provide the signatures at the bottom. 

“Articles of Incorporation F0001 Step 1”

Provide an email address for the business in the red box at the top of the form.  Then, check the appropriate box for a profit or nonprofit corporation in Article 1. 

“Articles of Incorporation F0001 Step 2”

State the proposed name of the corporation in Article II.  Profit corporations needs to have one of the following designations in the name: Corporation, Incorporated, Company, Limited, Corp, Inc., Co., or Ltd. 

“Articles of Incorporation F0001 Step3”

If incorporators want to delay the effective date, provide a date in Article III.  Make sure the future effective date does not extend 90 days after the filing date. 

“Articles of Incorporation F0001 Step 4”

Check the appropriate box in Article IV.  If no estimated duration is known, check the second box. 

“Articles of Incorporation F0001 Step 5”

A business corporation needs to complete Article V.  Indicate the type of issued shares such as common, preferred, and more.  At least one authorized stock must exist. 

“Articles of Incorporation F0001 Step 6”

Write the name and address of the corporation’s registered agent in Article VI.  The individual or other corporation must have a street address in Mississippi. 

“Articles of Incorporation F0001 Step 7”

Provide the name and address for each incorporator in Article VII.  Do not provide a P.O. Box in this Article. 

“Articles of Incorporation F0001 Step 8”

If there are other provisions such as additional information on incorporators, information about shares, or more, check the box in Article VIII.  Attach the separate sheets to this form.

“Articles of Incorporation F0001 Step 9”

Each incorporator needs to sign the bottom of this form.  Attach a separate sheet if more signature are needed. 

“Articles of Incorporation F0001 Step 10”

The filing fee for this form is $50.  Expedited service will cost more.  Make a check or money order payable to Secretary of State and send the form to the following address:

Office of the Mississippi Secretary of State

P.O. Box 136

Jackson, MS 39205-0136