This is a legal document that identifies the principals of a corporation and the terms under which a corporation was created.
In the United States, the document that organizers of a company seeking incorporation must file with a state agency. The document contains the essential features of a proposed company, including its name, the location of its principal place of business, the kind of business it will transact, and the names of its original directors. See also certificate of incorporation.
A document filed with the appropriate state agency to form a corporation. The articles usually set forth the proposed corporation's name, purpose, principal place of business and the duration of the corporation.
A publicly-filed document that, in most jurisdictions, is the first step in creating a legally-recognized corporation. These documents set forth the activities of a corporation in order for the state to approve of its existence.
An official statement of creation of an organization; it is filed with the appropriate state agency. See Nonprofit Status.
a document filed with a state to incorporate a business under the laws of that state
Legal document submitted to a designated officer of the state for permission to commence business as either a for-profit or non-profit corporation. The articles of incorporation, or charter, state the purpose, rights and duties of the corporation.
Together with bylaws, this is one of the first documents that are filed with the secretary of state from your foundation's home state, to establish a corporation, whether non profit or for profit. Once accepted, this creates a legal entity.
The document that sets up the onset and purpose of a corporation.
Documentation filed with a state Secretary of State's office which establishes general information about a corporation and its purpose.
Legal documents registering company with the Provincial or Federal Government, bonafide name registration.
or Certificate of Incorporation or Corporate Charter
The basic instrument filed with the appropriate governmental agency (usually the secretary of state) on the incorporation of a business. The contents thereof are prescribed in the general incorporation statutes, and commonly include the corporation's: name, period of existence, purpose and power, authorized number of shares, classes of stock, and other conditions of operation.
The application to incorporate that must be filed with the Secretary of State which becomes the corporation's charter after it is approved.
Articles filed with a state government that initiate a corporations legal existence. They contain information about the corporation's existence and function.
This legal document contains basic information about your corporation and is filed to the Secretary of State for approval. Once the articles approved, your corporation is active.
While different states may refer to this as a charter or a certificate of incorporation, the articles of incorporation, which conform to state law, must be filed with the proper state authorities and must convey the purpose of your corporation, the name, the primary place of business, names of directors, and the amounts and types of stock it is authorized to issue. .
The governing document or charter that must be filed in the state corporation commission to form a corporation (Delaware calls it a "Certificate of Incorporation"). The articles must contain the specific information required by the state corporation act. They are public documents. Thus, every purchaser of a company's stock is on "constructive notice" of the structure of the company as set forth in the articles, such as the number of authorized shares and the classes of stock. This enables any investor to understand the potential for share dilution, the rights of shareholders upon liquidation, and the rights of preferred shareholders.
A short document filed with a state to formally create a corporation. In some states, it is called a "certificate of incorporation."
A document filed with an appropriate government agency in order to incorporate a business.
A legitimate document corresponding to the legislation of the respective state, which determines the aims and internal rules of the corporation. These documents have to be attested by the respective state institutions before the existence of the corporation is legally registered, and the corporation gets a permission to perform business activities.
An instrument setting forth the basic rules and purposes under which a private corporation is formed.
legal document filed with the state, which sets forth the purposes and regulations for a corporation. Each state may have different rules/requirements.
a contract between the state and the incorporators forming a corporation.
Documents filed with the state which define the characteristics of an incorporated entity. Typical articles specify the purposes of the corporation, whether it is operated for profit, what officers it has, and similar items.
Legal documents that corporations must file with the state that contains the name of the company or organization, its address, names of its officers, and the purpose or purposes for which the company has been formed.
The document that creates a corporation according to the general corporation laws of the state. Depending on the state statute, it is also known as "certificate of incorporation," "charter," "articles of association," or other similar name.
The Articles of Incorporation is a document which spells out the legal and financial terms for a certain business entity to become an official corporation. Many businesses incorporate to protect themselves and their employees from legal action or to receive tax incentives and bidding opportunities.
The articles of incorporation are what make up the Certificate of Incorporation. Article one is normally the name of the company, etc. Also known as the corporate charter.
Document that legally creates a corporation, filed with the appropriate state governmental agency.
The articles are the primary legal document of a corporation; they serve as a corporation’s Constitution. The articles are filed with the state government to begin corporate existence. The articles contain basic information on the Corporation as required by state law.
Form 1 under the CBCA (see Appendixes A and B of this guide). To incorporate under the CBCA, you must correctly complete Form 1, together with Form 3 and Form 6 (see Appendixes C and D of this guide), all bearing original signatures, except when sent electronically (see Chapter 2, Submitting Articles of Incorporation, of this guide) and deliver them to Corporations Canada at the address listed in the Contacts section. Corporations Canada will keep the documents on file and return a copy to you with your certificate of incorporation. The articles, when filed, create your corporation, and set out important matters such as the number of directors and types of shares a corporation will have. This form (as are all forms referred to in this guide) is available on this website or by mail (see the Contacts section).
A document filed with the secretary of state of a state which sets forth certain required information about the corporation.
Documentation filed with the state which sets forth general information about a corporation. More specific rules of the corporation would be contained in the by-laws.
A legal document filed with the state that sets forth the purposes and regulations for a corporation. Each state has different regulations.
A document filed with a U.S. state by the founders of a corporation. After approving the articles, the state issues a Certificate of Incorporation; the two documents together become the Charter of Incorporation.
Document filed with a US state by corporation founders. Once the state approves the articles, it will issue a certificate of incorporation. The articles and the certificate form the Corporate Charter and gives the corporation its legal existence. The charter provides such information as the corporation's name, purpose, amount of authorized shares, and the number and identity of directors. See: Corporate Charter
The title of the document that is filed with the state's office to form a corporation. This document contains the basic information about the corporation such as the name of the corporation, the number of shares the corporation is authorized to issue, the registered agent's name and address, and the incorporator's name and address.
This is the name customarily given to the document that is filed in order to form a corporation. Depending on the state statute, it is also known as "certificate of incorporation," "charter," "articles of association," or other similar name.
(also referred to as charter or certificate of incorporation) -conform to state law, must be filed with proper state authorities, and must convey the purpose of the corporation, name, and primary place of business.
The title of the document filed in many states to create to create a corporation. Also known as the certificate of incorporation or corporate charter.
A governing document that establishes the basic terms of a corporation's existence, including its name, purpose and number and classes of shares. The Articles of Incorporation are filed with the State.
Legal document establishing corporation's purpose and structure.
Document to be filed in most states with the secretary of state or similar authority of a state by the founders of the corporation specifying such items as the name, location, nature of the business, capital investment, etc. The document is also known as a Certificate of Incorporation. The corporation only comes into existence when the filing is approved by the state.
The document that demonstrates the organization of a corporation, called certificate of incorporation in some states.
(Certificate of Incorporation or charter). The articles are the primary legal document of a corporation; they serve as a corporation's constitution. The articles should be filed with the state government. For more information see Certificate of Incorporation page.
The document that is filed with a U.S. state by a corporation's founders in order to form a corporation. The document describes the purpose and the place of business, as well as other official details.
This is the official document that is filed with the appropriate state regulatory authority to commence the life of the corporation. When filed, the existence of the corporation is presumptively begun, subject to the completion of other requirements. The articles, when effective by the state, become the corporate "charter" and these terms are often used interchangeably.
A written document setting forth the basic rules under which a corporation is formed.
Legal document that identifies your company as a legal entity.
Legal document establishing a corporation and its structure and purpose.
a document filed with a government agency containing required information about the cooperative's structure and operation. The articles set up basic rules along with bylaws under which the cooperative is run.
A document filed with a state of the United States by the founders of a corporation. Upon approval of the articles, the state issues a Certificate of Incorporation that legally establishes the corporation as a business entity. The two documents together (Articles of Incorporation and Certificate of Incorporation) are sometimes called the Charter of the corporation, embodying such information as the corporation's name, officers' names, the incorporator, purpose, amount of authorized shares, number of directors and place of business. The charter and the laws of the state give rise to the powers of the corporation. This is a legal document establishing the corporation, its structure, and purpose.
This legal document identifies the terms under which a corporation was created and identifies the principals.
An official document filed with the Secretary of State of the state of incorporation outlining a corporation's purpose, powers under state law, authorized classes of securities to be issued and the rights and liabilities of shareholders and directors.
The document which gives birth to a corporation by filing in the state of incorporation and also articles cover foundational matters such as the name of the corporation or the shares it is authorized to issue or its corporate purpose and its agent for service of process.
Legal document filed with a provincial or territorial government, or the federal government, which sets out a Corporation's purpose and regulations.
A document filed with provincial or federal governments by persons establishing a corporation. This is the first legal step in forming a nonprofit corporation.
The articles of incorporation, along with the bylaws and corporate minutes, make up a corporation\'s charter documents and contain basic information about the corporation. Upon filing the articles with the secretary of state, the corporation comes into existence. Articles are a public record available for inspection ny anymore. Commonly, articles will provide the name of the corporation; the number of shares which the corporation is authorized to issue; and the classification of those shares, if any; the name and address of the registered agent; and the name and address of the incorporator. Additional information is also permitted.
the founding legal documents of a corporation. When articles of incorporation are filed with and approved by the appropriate state agency, the corporation begins its own distinct existence, subject to the laws and regulations affecting that type of corporation. Articles of incorporation should set forth the name of the cooperative, the cooperative's duration and address, the purpose of the co-op, the membership structure, membership share requirements, and what happens to the co-op's assets upon dissolution.
A document filed with the secretary of state of other appropriate state office by persons establishing a corporation. This is the first legal step in forming a nonprofit corporation.
A document filed with state authorities (usually the Secretary of State or Corporations Commissioner, depending on the state) to form a corporation. As required by the general incorporation law of the state, the Articles normally include the purpose of the corporation, its principal place of business, the names of its initial directors who will control it, and the amounts and types of stock it is authorized to issue.
A document filed with the Secretary of State of the state of incorporation detailing things such as a company's purpose, powers under state law, classes of securities to be issued, and the rights and liabilities of directors and shareholders.
Legal document filed by a prospective corporation's owners in a designated state that explains the purpose of the corporation, its directors, and the distributed shares of stock. When approved by the state, the corporation then becomes a legal entity.
A document filed when a corporation is formed. Among other things, it lists the number of shares of stock that the corporation is authorized to issue. To Top
The charter document or constitution of a for-profit corporation, which, when properly filed with the appropriate state agency, lead to the grant of a franchise from the state to conduct business as a legal corporate entity.
The Articles of Incorporation (sometimes also referred to as the Certificate of Incorporation or the Corporate Charter) are the primary rules governing the management of a corporation, and are filed with a state or other regulatory agency.