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Form MI 700 Articles of Organization

 

INSTRUCTIONS: ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION MI 700

 

Draft the Articles of Organization individually or with the help of an attorney.  Make sure to use dark black ink because the documents are stored electronically. 

 

“Articles of Organization MI 700 Step 1”

State the name of the limited liability company in Article I.  The name needs to include “Limited Liability Company” or one of the following abbreviations: L.L.C., L.C., LLC, or LC. 

 

“Articles of Organization MI 700 Step 2”

Do not alter Article II.  This Article states the company will work within conditions under the Limited Liability Company Act of Michigan. 

 

“Articles of Organization MI 700 Step 3”

Unless the duration of the limited liability company is perpetual, provide an estimated date of dissolution in Article III. 

 

“Articles of Organization MI 700 Step 4”

State the name of the registered agent in Article V.  Provide the street address for the registered office in section 2.  If the mailing address is different, provide the mailing address in section 3. 

 

“Articles of Organization MI 700 Step 5”

If additional Articles a needed, list provisions in Article V.  If members are not managing the company, provide information about the managers in Article V.

 

“Articles of Organization MI 700 Step 6”

An authorized organizer needs to sign the bottom of this form.  Make sure the organizer provides a date of signature and printed name below the signature as well. 

 

“Articles of Organization MI 700 Step 7”

Unless an effective date is provided at the top of the form, the document will become effective upon approval from the Bureau. 

 

“Articles of Organization MI 700 Step 8”

The minimum filing fee for this form is $50.00.  If you want expedited service, complete form BCS/CD-272 and submit the Articles and the additional form in person, by mail, or electronically.  Expedited service is an additional $50 for formation documents and certificates of authority, and an additional $100 for an existing entity.  Same day service is $100 or $200.  Two hour service is an additional $500, and one hour service is an additional $1000.  By check, money order, or credit card.

 

“Articles of Organization MI 700 Step 9”

If you’re mailing the form, use the following address:

 

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

Bureau of Commercial Services

Corporation Division

P.O. Box 30054

Lansing, MI 48909

 

If you’re delivering the form in person, use this address:

 

2501 Woodlake Circle

Okemos, MI

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Form AZ Certificate of Limited Partnership


Form AZ Certificate of Limited Partnership

INSTRUCTIONS: AZ CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

 

This form is required in forming a limited partnership in the state of Arizona.  The form needs filed with the Office of the Secretary of State. 

“AZ Certificate of Limited Partnership Step 1”

Provide the name of the limited partnership in the first box in the certificate.  The name of the limited partnership must end with “Limited Partnership” or “L.P.”  If the name of the business was already reserved, provide the appropriate form. 

“AZ Certificate of Limited Partnership Step 2”

Provide the physical address of the principal office for the limited partnership.  Provide a street address, city and zip code.  Do not include an address for a PO Box or a C/O. 

“AZ Certificate of Limited Partnership Step 3”

Provide the name of the agent for the service of process in the third box.  Provide the address for their principal office in the box below including city and zip code.  Do not include a PO Box or C/O.  It’s a good idea to provide their phone number if any issues with the certificate need discussed. 

“AZ Certificate of Limited Partnership Step 4”

The second section of this form requires information about teach general partner in the limited partnership.  Provide their printed name, signature, and address including city, state, and zip code.  If more room is needed, attach additional sheets providing the same information. 

“AZ Certificate of Limited Partnership Step 5”

If the limited partnership is expected to dissolve, write the month, day and year of the expected dissolution.  If there is no intended dissolution, leave the last box in this form blank. 

“AZ Certificate of Limited Partnership Step 6”

Attach a Cover Sheet to this form and include a base filing fee of $10.00 with an additional $3.00 for every other page.  Make the check payable to the Secretary of State and provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope.  Send or deliver the forms by hand to the form to the following address:

 

Secretary of State

Limited Partnerships

1700 W. Washington Street, 7th Floor

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

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State MS Statement of Partnership Authority

 

INSTRUCTIONS: MS STATEMENT OF PARTNERSHIP AUTHORITY FS 0700

 

A partnership can develop clear levels of authority and limitations for members of the partnership by using this form.  If you have questions about this form, you should speak with an attorney. 

 

“MS Statement of Partnership Authority FS 0700 Step 1”

State the name of the partnership as it appears under the Secretary of State in section 1.  Do not alter the name in any way. 

 

“MS Statement of Partnership Authority FS 0700 Step 2”

List the address for the chief executive office in section 2.  Do not provide a P.O. Box.  If the chief executive office is in another state, provide an address (if applicable) for the Mississippi office in section 3. 

 

“MS Statement of Partnership Authority FS 0700 Step 3”

Provide a name and mailing address for an appointed agent or the names and addresses for all partners in section 4.  Do not provide both sets of addresses.  If you need more room for the names and address of partners in section 4b, mark the box in section 7 and attach a separate sheet on 8 ½ by 11 paper. 

 

“MS Statement of Partnership Authority FS 0700 Step 4”

List the names of partners authorized to transfer real property in the name of the partnership within section 5.  Attach a separate form is more space is needed. 

 

“MS Statement of Partnership Authority FS 0700 Step 5”

If other transactions apply, list limitations and authority rights for selected partners in section 6.  If additional space is needed, attach a separate form. 

 

“MS Statement of Partnership Authority FS 0700 Step 6”

At least two partners need to sign and date the bottom of this form.  If you need to provide other signatures, attach a separate sheet. 

 

“MS Statement of Partnership Authority FS 0700 Step 7”

Make sure this form is printed legibly in blue or black ink.  The filing fee is only $25.00, and make sure you make the check or money order payable to Secretary of State.  Use the following address when mailing this form, any attachments, and the filing fee:

 

Mississippi Secretary of State

Post Office Box 136

Jackson, Mississippi 39205-0136

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Form RI Articles of Organization (LLC)

Form RI Articles of Organization (LLC)

 

INSTRUCTIONS: RI ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION (LLC)

 

Use this form to register a limited liability company in the state of Rhode Island.  You should consult with an attorney before completing this form.

 

“RI Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 1”

Enter the name of the limited liability company in Article 1.  Make sure the name is distinguishable from other businesses in the state.  Also, make sure the name contain one of the following designations: limited liability company or l.l.c. (with or without the periods). 

 

“RI Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 2”

List the name and street address of the limited liability company’s resident agent in Article 2.  The limited liability must continuously update the Secretary of State on the address and name of the registered agent.

 

“RI Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 3”

Check the appropriate box in Article 3 regard federal income taxation.  Check the third box if the LLC is separate from partnership or corporation taxation. 

 

“RI Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 4”

List the address of the principal office location for the limited liability company at the time of filing.  Indicate if there is no current location determined thus far.

 

“RI Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 5”

If additional provisions are required, state the terms in Article 6.  Attach a separate sheet if necessary for more space. 

 

“RI Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 6”

If the limited liability company is managed by the members, check the box in Article 7 and move on to Article 8.  If the limited liability company is managed by one or more managers, check the box in Article 7b instead and provide the names of the managers and their addresses on the lines provided. 

 

“RI Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 7”

If you want to delay the effective date, provide a date in Article 8 not later than 30 days after the filing date.  An authorized person then needs to provide the name and address and sign the bottom of this form.

 

“RI Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 8”

The filing fee for this form is $150.00 made payable to Rhode Island Secretary of State.  Send the completed form and filing fee to the following address:

 

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

Office of the Secretary of State

Corporations Division

148 W. River Street

Providence, Rhode Island 02904-2615

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Form S-3 Registration Statement

INSTRUCTIONS : REGISTRATION STATEMENT (Form S-3)


A Form S-3 is a United States Securities and Exchange commission form used for securities registration.  It must be used by companies that are required to report under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Additional reports must be filed before an S-3 application can be submitted.  

The Form S-3 can be obtained through the Securities and Exchange commission’s website or by obtaining the documents through an SEC local office.  

The first step in filing a Form S-5 is to fill out the cover page, which consists of the first two pages of the Form S-5.


1. You must fill in the registration statement, which requires basic information about your company.  


2. Provide the name of the company as it appears in its charter.


3. Provide the state of incorporation, the I.R.S. Employer number, and contact information of your company.  You must provide the address of your executive offices as well as an address for your agent of service in your state of incorporation.


4. You must next state the date of planned sale to the public in the final line. 


5. Once your basic information is provided, you must go through the next lines and check the appropriate boxes that correspond to your securities registration.  


6. Calculate your registration fee by checking with the fee schedule located in SEC Rule 547, you must calculate your fees based on class of securities, amount to be registered, offering price per unit and total maximum offering price.  


7. You must read through the pages of instruction provided in Form s-3 to ensure that your securities registration is conducted properly.  Follow through with the additional filings that may be required before moving on to the next steps. 


8. The SEC Form S-3 provides instructions for preparation of your prospectus in order to be compliant with SEC public offering regulations. 


9. Use sections I and II to complete your prospectus and ensure that your prospectus contains all of the required parts needed for registration. You must have all parts listed in items 1 through 13. 


10. Once your prospectus is complete and all filings are in line with the instructions of the Form S-3, the representative of the company must sign and date the final page, stating the time and place of the signing.  


11. The form must also be signed by all executive officers of the company.

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