INSTRUCTIONS: ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 4162

Use this form to establish a nonprofit corporation in the state of Indiana. Because you have to qualify under the Internal Revenue Service and Indiana Department of Revenue, you’re encouraged to contact these agencies before completing this form.

“Articles of Incorporation 4162 Step 1”

State the name of the corporation in Article I of this form. The name must include one of the following words: Corporation, Incorporated, Limited, Company, or an appropriate abbreviation. Provide a principal office address in the line below, and provide the post office address including the number and street of the building.

“Articles of Incorporation 4162 Step 2”

Article II is optional, but you should still fill out the section. Indicate the main purposes why the corporation is formed.

“Articles of Incorporation 4162 Step 3”

Check the appropriate box in Article III. Check the first box if the corporation is a public benefit corporation for public or charitable causes. Check the second box if it’s a religious corporation. Check the last box if the company is a mutual benefit corporation.

“Articles of Incorporation 4162 Step 4”

Enter the name of the corporation’s registered agent in Article IV. In the lines below, provide the office address of the individual or business entity acting as the registered agent.

“Articles of Incorporation 4162 Step 5”

If the corporation will have members, check the first box in Article V. Continue on to the next page and list the names and addresses of the incorporators. Make sure to include the city, state, and zip code.

“Articles of Incorporation 4162 Step 6”

You should refer to §23-17-22-5 of the Indiana Code for Article VII. Lay out a plan for the distributions of assets in the event of dissolution or a final liquidation. If more space is needed, attach a separate sheet.

“Articles of Incorporation 4162 Step 7”

All of the incorporators need to sign the bottom of this form. Make sure to provide a printed name beside the signature. The person who prepared this form needs to provide their name and address below the signatures as well.

“Articles of Incorporation 4162 Step 8”

The filing fee for this form is $30.00. Make a copy of this form and send both forms and the filing fee to the following address:

Charles P. White

Secretary of State

Corporations Division

302 W. Washington St., Rm. E018

Indianapolis, IN 46204