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

INSTRUCTIONS: HI REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR PARTNERSHIP

This form allows a domestic partnership to form in the state.  The form also allows a foreign partnership to extend authority to partners inside the state of Hawaii. 

“HI Registration Statement for Partnership Step 1”

Check the appropriate box in part 1 of this form. 

“HI Registration Statement for Partnership Step 2”

Provide the full name of the partnership in part 2.  If you’re forming a new partnership, you’ll want to research the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to make sure the name of the partnership does not already exist in the state of Hawaii.  Use the following link: https://hbe.ehawaii.gov/documents/search.html;jsessionid=D177933ACD6244EBF0206404CE7953FD.luka

“HI Registration Statement for Partnership Step 3”

State when the partnership was formed in part 3.  Include the month, day, and year. 

“HI Registration Statement for Partnership Step 4”

If foreign general partnership is applying in Hawaii, provide the jurisdiction where the general partnership was formed in part 4a.  List the date when business begun in Hawaii in part 4b. 

“HI Registration Statement for Partnership Step 5”

State the mailing address for the principal office of the partnership in part 5.  Include the city, state, and zip code. 

“HI Registration Statement for Partnership Step 6”

List the registered agent and their street address in part 6.  The registered agent can be an individual, domestic entity, or a foreign entity allowed to conduct business in the state of Hawaii.  If the registered agent is an entity, provide their state or country where it was formed. 

“HI Registration Statement for Partnership Step 7”

List the name and complete address for each general partner in part 7.  If additional space is needed, attach a separate form. 

“HI Registration Statement for Partnership Step 8”

At least one general partner needs to sign and date the bottom of this form. 

“HI Registration Statement for Partnership Step 9”

A domestic partnership needs to file with the DCCA within 30 days after the partnership was formed.  A foreign partnership needs to file with the DCCA within 30 days after business started in Hawaii.  If the partnership fails to file with the DCCA in the required time, each partner needs to pay $25.00 every month past the required date. 

“HI Registration Statement for Partnership Step 10”

Provide a filing fee of $15.00 and make the check payable to Department of Commerce and Consumer affairs. 

INSTRUCTIONS: ND TRADE NAME REGISTRATION/FRANCHISE NAME DISCLOSURE

Any corporation or limited liability company operating under a trade name needs to file this form with the Secretary of State.  A trade name does not include any of the following:

1.       True name of organization

2.       First name or surname of person using the trade name

3.       The surname of every individual with a repeat surname if owners have the same surname

“ND Trade Name Registration/Franchise Name Disclosure Step 1”

Check the appropriate box in item 2.  If you check yes “Yes,” list the name, address, and phone number of the franchiser or licensor and check the appropriate box in the next set of boxes. 

“ND Trade Name Registration/Franchise Name Disclosure Step 2”

In item 3, enter the name for registration or the licensed franchise name.  The name cannot contain any of the following words: corporation, company, incorporated, limited liability company, limited, bank, banker, banking, trust, trust company, or any abbreviations of these terms. 

“ND Trade Name Registration/Franchise Name Disclosure Step 3”

List the complete addresses of the place of business where the franchise name is listed in item 4.  List the street, PO box, state, and zip+4. 

“ND Trade Name Registration/Franchise Name Disclosure Step 4”

Provide a detailed explanation for the nature of business in item 5.  Next, check the appropriate box in item 6 indicating if the franchise name is issued to an individual, husband and wife, corporation incorporated, limited liability company, or other.  If you choose corporation of limited liability company, provide the state as well. 

“ND Trade Name Registration/Franchise Name Disclosure Step 5”

Enter the telephone number of the franchise owner item 7.  If there is a toll-free number, list the number in item 8.  Next, provide the name, social security number, and complete address for all individuals or companies using the trade name in item 9. 

“ND Trade Name Registration/Franchise Name Disclosure Step 6”

All of the owners or franchisees need to sign the bottom of this form.  Make sure to provide a name, email address, and telephone number for correspondence in item 11. 

“ND Trade Name Registration/Franchise Name Disclosure Step 7”

The filing fee for this form is $25.00.  Make a check payable to Secretary of State.  You can fax or mail the form.  If mailing the form, use the following address:

Secretary of State

State of North Dakota

600 E Boulevard Ave Dept 108

Bismarck, ND 58505-0500