Articles of Incorporation: Why They Are Important at the Outset
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One of the first steps when beginning to establish your business is to prepare your Articles of Incorporation. But what does that mean? Where do you start? What needs to be included in your Articles of Incorporation? No need to panic, we’re here to answer your questions in a way that you can easily understand.
Articles of Incorporation formally document the basic information required to form a corporation. In simpler terms, your business’s Articles of Incorporation should detail the who, what, where, when, and how of your business.
Your Articles of Incorporation should include a number of details about your business. The following can serve as a guide for what to include:
Filing Articles of Incorporation is a required step when establishing a corporation. If you have made the decision to establish a business entity as a corporation, drafting and submitting Articles of Incorporation is a requirement to have your business legally recognized and registered as a corporation.
We’re making this easy for you by providing a free template download. It doesn’t get much easier than downloading a template and filling in your company’s information.
Once your Articles of Incorporation are completed and ready to be submitted, you can begin the filing process. Articles of Incorporation get filed to your state so the process varies slightly based on location. In the state of California, you can either submit your Articles of Incorporation by mail, in-person or electronically.
If you are forming a business entity and need support in drafting and submitting your Articles of Incorporation, our team of experienced legal experts is here to help. Contact @VirtualCounsel for a free consultation to get your business started.
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