INSTRUCTIONS: ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION FOR DOMESTIC CORPORATION CF0042
A Cover Sheet, Tradename Certificate, and Certificate of Disclosure are all required along with this form. Additionally, publication is required if the Commission approves your Articles of Incorporation. The copy of the document needs published in a regularly circulated newspaper for three consecutive publications.
“Articles of Incorporation for Domestic Corporation CF0042 Step 1”
In the first section, provide the name of the corporation. The name must contain one of the following words or an abbreviation of the words:
· corporation
· association
· company
· limited
· incorporated
“Articles of Incorporation for Domestic Corporation CF0042 Step 2”
Provide a description of the conduct of business in section 2. The name of the corporation cannot indicate the company pursues any other type of business other than the business listed within this form.
“Articles of Incorporation for Domestic Corporation CF0042 Step 3”
Provide the total number of authorized shares in section 3. This section cannot be blank or have a value of zero.
“Articles of Incorporation for Domestic Corporation CF0042 Step 4”
Provide the street address for the corporation’s main place of business within Arizona in section 4. Provide the name and address of the statutory agent for the corporation in section 5.
“Articles of Incorporation for Domestic Corporation CF0042 Step 5”
Provide the number of board of directors in the paragraph within section 6. There must be at least 1 board director. Provide the name and address for each board director.
“Articles of Incorporation for Domestic Corporation CF0042 Step 6”
Provide a name and address of at least one incorporator in section 7. The incorporator must provide a signature and date of signature at the top of the next page. The phone and fax numbers are optional.
“Articles of Incorporation for Domestic Corporation CF0042 Step 7”
The appointed statutory agent must provide a signature and date of signature below the signature of the incorporator as well.
“Articles of Incorporation for Domestic Corporation CF0042 Step 8”
Attach all required documents to the Articles of Incorporation and include a filing fee of $60.00. Provide an additional $35.00 for expedited service. Make the check payable to the Arizona Corporation Commission.
“Articles of Incorporation for Domestic Corporation CF0042 Step 9”
The corporation needs to notify the Commission within 60 days if the corporation’s address changes or the statutory or their address changes.
