INSTRUCTIONS: ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION (Corporation) DN-01

This form is used to form a corporation within the state of Arkansas.  If you need additional help with this form, you’re encouraged to use the assistance of an attorney. 

“Articles of Incorporation (Corporation) DN-01 Step 1”

Provide the name of the corporation on the first lines of the form.  If you’ve reserved the name of the corporation, attach a copy of the form.  A corporation’s name must contain the word “Corporation,” “Company,” “Limited,” “Incorporated,” or an appropriate abbreviation. 

“Articles of Incorporation (Corporation) DN-01 Step 2”

In part 2, provide the number of shares under the corporation and the par value of each share.  In the section below, provide the number of shares, their class, their series (if any) and the shares  par value. 

“Articles of Incorporation (Corporation) DN-01 Step 3”

Provide the name and street address of the initial registered agent in part 3.  Provide their physical address instead of a PO Box number. 

“Articles of Incorporation (Corporation) DN-01 Step 4”

Provide the name and address of each incorporator in part 4.  If additional space is needed, attach an separate sheet to this form. 

“Articles of Incorporation (Corporation) DN-01 Step 5”

In part 5a, provide the main purpose of the corporation.  The area of business must be lawful. 

“Articles of Incorporation (Corporation) DN-01 Step 6”

The authorizing officer needs to sign and print their name at the bottom of this form. 

“Articles of Incorporation (Corporation) DN-01 Step 7”

Authorized officer needs to complete second page of this form as well in order to receive the annual corporate franchise tax reporting form.  Provide the corporation’s name on the first line and the name of the contact person on the second line.  List the street address of PO Box number for the contact person along with their telephone number and email address. 

“Articles of Incorporation (Corporation) DN-01 Step 8”

The Articles of Incorporation can be filed online or by mail.  If the Articles are submitted online, the filing fee is $45.00.  If filed by mail, the fee is $50.00.  Send the forms to the following address:

Arkansas Secretary of State

Business and Commercial Services

State Capital

Little Rock, AR

72201-1094

If you to access other forms to attach to the Articles of Incorporation, visit the following link: https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/BCS/Pages/Domestic.aspx. 

INSTRUCTIONS: PROFIT ARTICLES OF AMENDMENTS (PROFIT CORPORATION)

This form allows a for-profit corporation to make amendments to the original Articles of Incorporation.  If a corporation is not amending a category within this form, leave it blank. 

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

Provide the current name of the corporation on the first line of the form.  If the corporation has a document number under the Florida Department of State, provide this number on the line below.

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

If the corporation is amending its name, provide the requested name in the section A.  It’s the corporation’s responsibility to search for other corporations and companies with similar names.

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

If the corporation is changing its principal office location, provide the new street address in section B.  If the mailing address remains the same, leave section C blank.  If the mailing address has changed as well, provide the new P.O. Box in section C. 

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

If the corporation is changing its registered agent, the name of the new registered agent and their office address is required in section D.  The new registered agent must provide their signature in section D in order to indicate they understand the responsibilities of such a position. 

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

If the officers and/or directors are being amended, fill out the first section on page 2.  Provide the title, name, and address of the new or removed officer or director and check the appropriate box.  You can attach a separate sheet for more room if necessary. 

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

Complete section E if additional articles are being added or amended.  Fill out section F if amendments address the exchange, reclassification, or cancellation of issued shares.  Place “N/A” in this section if it does not apply. 

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

Check the appropriate box on page 3 and provide the signature of the director, president, or other authorized officer. 

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

Make sure to complete the cover sheet and check the appropriate box for the filing fees.  Make the check payable to the Florida Department of State.  Mail the form to the following address:

Amendment Section

Division of Corporations

P.O. Box 6327

Tallahassee, FL 32314