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Georgia articles of incorporation is a legal document that establishes a corporation in the state of Georgia. This document must be filed with the Georgia Corporations Division along with a filing fee.
Articles of incorporation will include the following important information about your company:
To find articles of incorporation in Georgia, anyone can conduct a business search on the Georgia Corporations Division website. Using the business name, control number, registered agent, or officer name, you can search every corporation that is registered in Georgia.
Once you locate the business, you can see the business information as well as the registered agent information. There will also be details like whether the corporation is active and in compliance with tax payments.
Articles of Incorporation are listed under “filing history” along with every other legal document that the corporation has filed with the state of Georgia.
Yes. In Georgia to become a legally recognized corporation, you must file articles of incorporation. Your company cannot be established as a corporation without these formation documents.
In addition to the articles of incorporation, Georgia also requires a business to file the following forms:
A filing fee must also be paid at the time of filing for the Corporations Division to process your application.
[Your Company Name]
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
[YOUR COMPANY NAME]
A Georgia For-Profit Corporation
The name of this corporation is [Your Company Name].
The purpose of this corporation is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a corporation may be organized under the Georgia Business Corporation Code.
This corporation is authorized to issue two classes of shares designated as "Common Stock" and "Preferred Stock." The total number of shares that this corporation is authorized to issue is [Total Number of Shares], of which [Number of Common Shares] shall be Common Stock, and [Number of Preferred Shares] shall be Preferred Stock.
B. Preferred Stock
IV. REGISTERED OFFICE AND AGENT
The street address of the initial registered office of this corporation in the State of Georgia is:
[Registered Office Street Address] [City, State, Zip Code]
The name of its initial registered agent at that address is [Registered Agent's Name].
The name and address of the incorporator are:
[Incorporator's Name] [Incorporator's Street Address] [City, State, Zip Code]
The number of directors constituting the initial board of directors is [Number of Directors], and the names and addresses of the persons who are to serve as the initial directors are:
[Director 1's Name] [Director 1's Street Address] [City, State, Zip Code]
[Director 2's Name] [Director 2's Street Address] [City, State, Zip Code]
[Additional Directors, if applicable]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, being the incorporator hereinbefore named, has executed these Articles of Incorporation on this [Day] day of [Month], [Year].
[Note: This is a basic example of Articles of Incorporation for a for-profit business in Georgia. Depending on the specific circumstances and requirements of your company, additional provisions may need to be included. It is always recommended to consult with an attorney or other qualified professional to ensure your Articles of Incorporation comply with all applicable laws and regulations.]
The Georgia Corporations Division provides directions forms to assist business owners in drafting and submitting articles if incorporation. Business owners can also draft their own articles, however it is important that your articles include all necessary information and adhere to state standards.
Articles of incorporation should include the following information about your business:
Each type of corporation has slightly different rules about what information needs to be recorded on articles of incorporation. If you are unsure whether you must provide additional business information, you should consult with a knowledgeable attorney.
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