INSTRUCTIONS: TENNESSEE CHARTER (FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION) (Form SS-4417)
In order to incorporate a for-profit business in the state of Tennessee, you must submit a charter application form. This document, formally labeled form SS-4417, is processed by the Tennessee Secretary of State. The form is available on the website of the state of Tennessee.
Tennessee Charter (For-Profit Corporation) SS-4417 Step 1: Disregard the top right section labeled "for office use only."
Tennessee Charter (For-Profit Corporation) SS-4417 Step 2: Section one requires you to enter the name of your business. Note that the name must include the words "corporation," "incorporated," "company" or the abbreviations "corp.," "inc." or "co."
Tennessee Charter (For-Profit Corporation) SS-4417 Step 3: Section two requires you to enter the number of shares of stock which the corporation in company has been authorized to issue.
Tennessee Charter (For-Profit Corporation) SS-4417 Step 4: Section three requires you to enter the name of your registered agent. This person must be based in the state of Tennessee. In addition to providing their full name, give their street address, city, zip code, and county.
Tennessee Charter (For-Profit Corporation) SS-4417 Step 5: In section four, you must give the full name and address of every incorporator. Include the street address, city, state and zip code of every incorporator. You do not need to include the county of residence in this section.
Tennessee Charter (For-Profit Corporation) SS-4417 Step 6: In section five, you must give the complete address of the principal office of your corporation. Give the street address, city, state, county and zip code.
Tennessee Charter (For-Profit Corporation) SS-4417 Step 7: Section six is a statement confirming that your company is a for-profit corporation. You do not need to enter anything into this section.
Tennessee Charter (For-Profit Corporation) SS-4417 Step 8: Section seven concerns the date on which the charter will become active, incorporating your business. This will take place immediately upon the date on which the office of the Secretary of State files your form. If you do not wish for this to be the date, give the day, month and year on which you wish for this document to take effect. This must be within 90 days of the filing period.
Tennessee Charter (For-Profit Corporation) SS-4417 Step 9: At least one incorporator must print and sign their name, along with providing the date.
