What are Articles of Incorporation?
Articles of Incorporation are a set of formal documents that establish the
existence of a company in the United States and Canada. For a business to be
legally recognized as a corporation, it must file these documents with the
Secretary of State or company registrar where the company chooses to
operate. Some states, such as Nevada and Delaware, attract a large number of
firms seeking incorporation due to their favorable tax advantages and
regulatory environments.
The main components of the Articles of Incorporation include the name of the
corporation, type of corporate structure, registered agent, number of
authorized shares, and names and signatures of the owners of the
corporation.