INSTRUCTIONS: ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION L-01

Use this form to begin the process of forming a limited liability company in North Carolina.  Consult with an attorney before completing this form. 

“Articles of Organization L-01 Step 1”

In Article I, state the name of the limited liability company.  Make sure the name contains one of the following ending designations: limited liability company, L.L.C., ltd. limited liability co., liability co., or ltd. liability company. 

“Articles of Organization L-01 Step 2”

If there is an estimated date of dissolution for the LLC, provide a date in Article II.  If no date is entered, the company is seen as perpetual. 

“Articles of Organization L-01 Step 3”

State the names and addresses of the people executing these Articles in Article III.  Then specify if the people are members, organizers, or both.  Everyone listed in this Article needs to sign the bottom of this form. 

“Articles of Organization L-01 Step 4”

  In Article IV, list the street address for the registered office of the LLC and the county as well.  If the mailing address is different, specify the mailing address in Article V. 

“Articles of Organization L-01 Step 5”

State the name of the LLC’s registered agent in Article VI.  Make sure the registered agent is an individual resident of the state or a business entity authorized to conduct business in the state of North Carolina. 

“Articles of Organization L-01 Step 6”

If you select option (a) in Article VII, list the street address of the principal office.  If the mailing address is different, provide this address as well.  Selection option (b) if there is no principal office. 

“Articles of Organization L-01 Step 7”

Check the appropriate option in Article VIII as well.  If the LLC is member-managed, check option (i).  If the LLC is manager-managed, check option (ii). 

“Articles of Organization L-01 Step 8”

If there are any other provisions the organizers want to address, attach a separate form.  State the effective date for these Articles in Article X unless you want the documents to become effective once approved by the Secretary of State. 

“Articles of Organization L-01 Step 9”

The filing fee for this document is $125.00.  Make the check payable to Secretary of State and send the forms to the following address:

Secretary of State

Corporations Division

P.O. Box 29622

Raleigh, NC 27626-0622

INSTRUCTIONS: ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 100

Complete this form with the help of an attorney to begin the process of forming a corporation in the state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.  This form meets the minimum statutory requirements in the state. 

“Articles of Incorporation 100 Step 1”

State the proposed name of the corporation in Article 1.  Make sure the name is distinguishable from other companies in the state and contains one of the following designations: corporation, company, incorporated, limited, or an appropriate abbreviation. 

“Articles of Incorporation 100 Step 2”

If there is only one class of shares under the corporation, list the total number of shares in Article 2a.  If there is more than one class, attach a statement describing the designations, preferences, rights, limitations, and more for each class of shares.  If applicable, provide the total number of shares in each class in Article 2a. 

“Articles of Incorporation 100 Step 3”

Provide the street address for the initial registered office of the corporation in Article 3.  Provide the name of the registered agent on the last line. 

“Articles of Incorporation 100 Step 4”

If there are additional provisions, provide the terms in Article 6.  If you need additional space, attach a separate sheet. 

“Articles of Incorporation 100 Step 5”

Provide the full name and address of each incorporator in Article 7.  Attach a separate sheet if more space is needed.  Then, state the effective date of the Articles of Incorporation in Article 8 no later than 90 days after the filing date.  If you leave the line blank, the Articles become effective once approved by the Secretary of State. 

“Articles of Incorporation 100 Step 6”

Each incorporator needs to sign the bottom of this form.  Make sure to provide a date of signature as well. 

“Articles of Incorporation 100 Step 7”

The minimum filing for this form is $230.00 if there are less than 75,000,000 shares of authorized stock.  If there are 75,000,000 or more shares, you need to contact the Secretary of State for payment instructions.  Make the check or money or payable to Rhode Island Secretary of State. 

“Articles of Incorporation 100 Step 8”

Mail the completed forms and filing fees to the following address:

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

Office of the Secretary of State

Division of Business Services

148 W. River Street

Providence, Rhode Island 02904-2615

INSTRUCTIONS: WYOMING LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION

If you wish to establish a limited liability company (LLC) in Wyoming, you must first file a form known as articles of organization. This document is processed by the secretary of state and can be found on their website.

Wyoming Limited Liability Company Articles Of Organization Step 1: Section one requires that you enter the name of your limited liability company. This name must include the abbreviations "L.L.C.," "LLC," "L.C.," "LC," "Ltd. Liability Company," "Ltd. Liability Co.," "Limited Liability Co." or the words "Limited Liability Company."

Wyoming Limited Liability Company Articles Of Organization Step 2: Section two requires that you provide the name and physical address of your registered agent. If a suite number is part of this address, it must be included. A PO box does not constitute a sufficient address. The agent in question must either be a resident of the state of Wyoming or an entity (either domestic or foreign) which has been authorized to conduct business in the state.

Wyoming Limited Liability Company Articles Of Organization Step 3: Section three requires that you provide the mailing address of your LLC.

Wyoming Limited Liability Company Articles Of Organization Step 4: Section 4 requires you to enter the principal office address of your business.

Wyoming Limited Liability Company Articles Of Organization Step 5: One organizer of the form should sign and date the form. 

Wyoming Limited Liability Company Articles Of Organization Step 6: Print the name, phone number and email address of the person to be contacted in case of problems.

Wyoming Limited Liability Company Articles Of Organization Step 7: The last form, the consent to appointment registered agent, should be filled out by that person. 

Wyoming Limited Liability Company Articles Of Organization Step 8: Submit one photocopy of the form along with the original to the office of the Wyoming Secretary of State. You must include a check or money order with a filing fee of $100. This check or money order should be made payable to the Wyoming Secretary of State. Applications that do not have all sections completed or which do not contain a check or money order will not be approved.

Wyoming Limited Liability Company Articles Of Organization Step 9: Note that every year, on the anniversary month of the LLC's formation, you must submit an annual report.