INSTRUCTIONS: CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION DOS-1239-F-L

 Use this form to begin the process of forming a corporation in the state of New York.  The applicants are not required to hire an attorney to help with the form, but the state strongly encourages legal help while completing this form and other forms as well. 

“Certificate of Incorporation DOS-1239-f-l Step 1”

Provide the name of the corporation in the first section of this form.  May sure the name contain the word “Incorporated,” the abbreviation “Inc.,” or any other appropriate terms under §301 of the Business Corporation Law.  Access the following link for terms you cannot use within a corporation’s name: https://www.dos.ny.gov/corps/restricted_words.html. 

You can also use the following link if you have not already completed a name reservation form and you want to check the availability of the name:  https://www.dos.ny.gov/corps/bus_entity_search.html. 

“Certificate of Incorporation DOS-1239-f-l Step 2”

Do not alter the words in the second section of this form.  This type of phrasing is required by state law and tells the state the corporation will not conduct any illegal activities. 

“Certificate of Incorporation DOS-1239-f-l Step 3”

In the third section, enter the county where the principal office of the corporation is located within the state of New York.

“Certificate of Incorporation DOS-1239-f-l Step 4”

Provide the total number of authorized shares in the fourth section along with a statement of the estimated par value.  Attach a separate sheet if more room is needed. 

“Certificate of Incorporation DOS-1239-f-l Step 5”

Enter the address for the registered agent in the fifth section.  Make sure to provide the street number, street name, city, state, and zip code.

“Certificate of Incorporation DOS-1239-f-l Step 6”

Each incorporator needs to provide their printed name, address, and signature within this Certificate.  If there is more than one incorporator, attach a separate sheet.  Additionally, the filer of this form needs to provide their name and mailing address at the bottom of this form as well. 

“Certificate of Incorporation DOS-1239-f-l Step 7”

The filing fee for this form is $125.00 plus a minimum tax on shares of $10.  A larger number of shares will increase the filing fees.  Make the check payable to the Department of State.  Mail the completed form, a duplicate, and the filing fee to the address provided at the top of this form. 

INSTRUCTIONS: RESERVE NAME APPLICATION SFN 13015

Use this form to reserve a name for a cooperative association, corporation, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, limited partnership, or limited liability limited partnership authorized to conduct business in North Dakota.  Regard these instructions and the instructions in the form closely. 

“Reserve Name Application SFN 13015 Step 1”

Check the appropriate box in section 2.  It’s important to note that a foreign corporation or foreign limited liability company cannot farm or ranch in North Dakota. 

“Reserve Name Application SFN 13015 Step 2”

In section 3, state the name of the name to be reserved.  Make sure you provide the following designations depending on the type of company:

1.       Cooperative Association: corporation, incorporated, or appropriate abbreviation.

2.       For-Profit Corporation: company, corporation, incorporated, limited, or an appropriate abbreviation.

3.       Nonprofit Corporation: corporation, incorporated, limited, or an appropriate abbreviation.

4.       Professional Corporation: chartered, limited, professional corporation, professional association, or an appropriate abbreviation.

5.       Limited Liability Company: limited liability company, L.L.C., or LLC.

6.       Professional Limited Liability Company: professional limited liability company, limited liability company, P.L.C, P.L.L.C., PLLC, L.L.C, or LLC. 

7.       Limited Liability Partnership: limited liability partnership, L.L.P., or LLP. 

8.       Professional Limited Liability Partnership: professional limited liability partnership, P.L.L.P., PLLP, L.L.P., or LLP. 

9.       Limited Partnership: limited partnership, L.P., or LP. 

10.   Limited Liability Limited Partnership: limited liability limited partnership, L.L.L.P., or LLLP.

“Reserve Name Application SFN 13015 Step 3”

Enter the full name of the owner of the proposed company in section 4.  List the telephone number of the owner in section 5, and the complete address for the owner in section 6.

“Reserve Name Application SFN 13015 Step 4”

The owner needs to sign and date section 7.  If the filing party is not the owner, the need to provide their name, email address, telephone number, and address in section 8-11. 

“Reserve Name Application SFN 13015 Step 5”

The filing fee for this form is $10.00.  You can fax or mail this form along with the filing fee.  If mailing the form, may the check payable to Secretary of State.  If faxing the form, provide your credit card information and use the following fax number: 701-328-2992.

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

Secretary of State

State of North Dakota

600 E Boulevard Ave Dept 108

Bismarck, ND 58505-0500

INSTRUCTIONS: WISCONSIN ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION – STOCK FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION (Form 2)

To form a for-profit corporation in Wisconsin, you must complete the correct form. This article discusses the document to filed in such cases. The form is available on the website of the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions. This form contains further instructions on how to complete this form. If you have any further questions which cannot be answered, a phone number hotline is included in the instructions.

Wisconsin Articles Of Incorporation – Stock For-Profit Corporation 2 Step 1: Article one asks for the name of the corporation. This must include the word "corporation," "incorporated," "company" or "limited," or the abbreviation "corp.," "inc.," "co." or "ltd.," or equivalent words or abbreviations in another language.

Wisconsin Articles Of Incorporation – Stock For-Profit Corporation 2 Step 2: Article three asks how many shares will be issued in your corporation. Some share must have been authorized to be issued in order for this document to be completed.

Wisconsin Articles Of Incorporation – Stock For-Profit Corporation 2 Step 3: Article four asks for the name of your registered agent. This agent must have a registered office the state of Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Articles Of Incorporation – Stock For-Profit Corporation 2 Step 4: Article five asks for the street address of your registered agent. A PO box alone is not considered sufficient.

Wisconsin Articles Of Incorporation – Stock For-Profit Corporation 2 Step 5: Note any other provisions under article six.

Wisconsin Articles Of Incorporation – Stock For-Profit Corporation 2 Step 6: Provide the name and complete address of every incorporator.

Wisconsin Articles Of Incorporation – Stock For-Profit Corporation 2 Step 7: At least one incorporator must sign and date the form. All may sign if they so wish.

Wisconsin Articles Of Incorporation – Stock For-Profit Corporation 2 Step 8: The person who prepared the form should give their name where indicated.

Wisconsin Articles Of Incorporation – Stock For-Profit Corporation 2 Step 9: An optional section allows you to list your choice for a second name if your first choice is not available.

Wisconsin Articles Of Incorporation – Stock For-Profit Corporation 2 Step 10: Mail one original copy and one exact copy to the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions at the address listed in the instructions. Include the $100 filing fee.