Certificate of Incorporation VS Articles of Incorporation

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What are Articles of Incorporation | Certificate of Incorporation?

The certificate or articles of incorporation are a legal document that solidifies the presence of a business entity within a state. The term articles of incorporation is assigned to a corporation, while the term articles of organization applies to a limited liability company (LLC). Along with corporate by-laws, the articles of incorporation outline the jurisdiction of a corporation, as granted by state government.

Contents of the Articles of Incorporation

Articles of Incorporation typically (depends on state requirements) include:

  • Name of Corporation
  • Principal Office – Address
  • Purpose of Corporation – “Any Lawful Purpose”
  • Type of Business – For Profit, Non-Profit, Partnership
  • Registered Agent – Agent for Service of Process
  • Number of Shares – Corporate Capitalization
  • Term of Existence – Perpetual or otherwise
  • Registered Owners
  • Effective Date
  • By-Laws

    • When Starting a Corporation

    Articles of incorporation or articles of organization outline the structure of your entity. They declare whether or not the entity structure will be a for-profit corporation, limited liability company, or non-profit corporation. You get a ton of perks for doing so; like state and business specific tax advantages, protection from creditors, immunity to personal liability, gaining anonymity and protecting your personal assets, an easier access to capital, enhanced business credibility and authority, and transferable ownership.

    Certified Articles of Incorporation

    Spiegel & Utrera, P.A. can draft the articles of incorporation or organization with the purpose of your business in mind. Our complete incorporating package includes the articles of incorporation along with:

    INCLUDES     State Filing Fee,
    INCLUDES     Company Seal and Book,
    INCLUDES     Articles of Incorporation,
    INCLUDES     Corporate Minutes,
    INCLUDES Corporate By Laws or LLC Regulations,
    INCLUDES     Membership or Stock Certificate,
    INCLUDES     Banking Resolution,
    INCLUDES     Preliminary Name Search,
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