INSTRUCTIONS: WEST VIRGINIA ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (Form LLD-1)

Those who wish to start a limited liability company in West Virginia will need to file articles of organization. This form is available on the website of West Virginia's Secretary of State. 

West Virginia Articles Of Organization Of Limited Liability Company LLD-1 Step 1: In the first section, enter the LLC's name.

West Virginia Articles Of Organization Of Limited Liability Company LLD-1 Step 2: In the second section, indicate whether the company will be an LLC or a professional LLC.

West Virginia Articles Of Organization Of Limited Liability Company LLD-1 Step 3: In the third section, enter the address of the designated office in West Virginia if applicable. Give the address of the principal place of business in the fourth section.

West Virginia Articles Of Organization Of Limited Liability Company LLD-1 Step 4: In the fifth section, give the name and address of the person to whom any notice of process should be sent. In the sixth section, provide an email address for business correspondence.

West Virginia Articles Of Organization Of Limited Liability Company LLD-1 Step 5: In the seventh section, give the name and address of every organizer.

West Virginia Articles Of Organization Of Limited Liability Company LLD-1 Step 6: In the eighth section, indicate whether the company will be formed on an at-will basis for an indefinite period or as a term company for a limited number of years.

West Virginia Articles Of Organization Of Limited Liability Company LLD-1 Step 7: In the ninth section, indicate whether the company will be member or manager managed. List the names and addresses of members and managers. Note whether debts and liabilities belong solely to the company or to members in the tenth section.

West Virginia Articles Of Organization Of Limited Liability Company LLD-1 Step 8: In the eleventh section, give the reason why this LLC is being established. The twelfth section concerns other provisions in the operating agreement.

West Virginia Articles Of Organization Of Limited Liability Company LLD-1 Step 9: In the thirteenth section, give the number of pages in total included with these forms. In the fourteenth section, indicate what date you would like this form to take effect.

West Virginia Articles Of Organization Of Limited Liability Company LLD-1 Step 10: In the fifteenth section, the contact person to be spoken with in case of problems should sign the form and give their phone number. 

INSTRUCTIONS: WYOMING PROFIT CORPORATION ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 

You may incorporate your business in Wyoming by filing a form. This document, known as the articles of incorporation, can be found on the website of the Wyoming Secretary of State. This article discusses the form, which is only for the use of for-profit corporations.

Wyoming Profit Corporation Articles Of Incorporation Step 1: In section one, give the name of the corporation.

Wyoming Profit Corporation Articles Of Incorporation Step 2: In section two, give the name of your registered agent, who must have a physical address in Wyoming.

Wyoming Profit Corporation Articles Of Incorporation Step 3: In section three, give the mailing address of the corporation.

Wyoming Profit Corporation Articles Of Incorporation Step 4: In section four, give the corporation's principal mailing address.

Wyoming Profit Corporation Articles Of Incorporation Step 5: In section five, indicate how many shares the corporation the authority will have the authority to issue, as well as their class.

Wyoming Profit Corporation Articles Of Incorporation Step 6: In section six, give the names and addresses of all incorporators.

Wyoming Profit Corporation Articles Of Incorporation Step 7: In section seven, all incorporators must sign and date the form.

Wyoming Profit Corporation Articles Of Incorporation Step 8: Provide the name, phone number and email address of a contact person.

Wyoming Profit Corporation Articles Of Incorporation Step 9: The last page is a form to be completed by your registered agent certifying they are voluntarily acting in this capacity. 

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