Articles of Incorporation - Template, Sample Form

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The Articles of Incorporation is organised into sections covering Alabama Domestic Business Corporation Certificate of Formation, Article 1 - NAME, Article 2 - ADDRESSES, Article 3 - REGISTERED AGENT INFORMATION, Name of Registered Agent, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

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Alabama Domestic Business Corporation Certificate of Formation

Article 1 - NAME:

The name of the corporation (must contain the word "corporation" or "incorporated," or the abbreviation of one of those words, and comply with Code of Alabama Title 10A-1-5.04) is as follows: ________.

A copy of the Name Reservation certificate from the Office of the Secretary of State is attached to this form.

Article 2 - ADDRESSES:

The mailing address and the street address (principal office address) for the corporation are as follows:

________

The mailing address and street address (principal office address) for the corporation are the same.

Article 3 - REGISTERED AGENT INFORMATION:

The name and address of the registered agent are as follows:

Name of Registered Agent: ________

Street address of Registered Agent:

________

The street address and the mailing address of the registered agent are the same.

Article 4 - PURPOSE:

The specific purpose for which the corporation is formed is as follows:

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Article 5 - SHARES:

The number of authorized shares of common stock is as follows: ________. The Par Value for such common stock is as follows: $________.

The number of authorized shares of preferred stock is as follows: ________ (________ shares). The Par Value for such preferred stock is as follows: $________ (________).

The stock will be released in series as described below:

________

Article 6 - DURATION:

The duration for this corporation shall be perpetual.

Article 7 - INCORPORATOR INFORMATION:

The name and address information of the incorporator is as follows:

Incorporator Name and Address: ________

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The street address and mailing address of this incorporator are the same.

Article 8 - DIRECTOR INFORMATION:

The name and address information of the director is as follows:

Director: ________

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The street address and mailing address of this director are the same.

Article 9 - DIRECTOR STATEMENT:

Article 10 - DOCUMENT FILING INFORMATION:

This form was prepared by:

________


Article 11 - EXECUTION: IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned incorporator has executed this Certificate of Formation as of the date set forth below and certifies that the information contained herein is true and correct.




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Signature as required by 10A-2-1.20


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Typed Name of Above Signature


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Typed Title/Capacity to Sign under 10A-2-1.20


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Date

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