INSTRUCTIONS: ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION FOR STOCK CORPORATION

This form meets the minimum requirements to incorporate within the state of Maryland. You’re encouraged to consult with an attorney while completing this form.

“Articles of Incorporation for Stock Corporation Step 1”

Provide one or more individuals acting as an incorporator in the first section. Provide a mailing address below the name(s).

“Articles of Incorporation for Stock Corporation Step 2”

Enter the corporation’s name in the second section. State law requires the corporation’s name to contain of the following designations: Incorporated, Limited, Inc., Corp., or Ltd. Make sure the name is distinguishable from other names in the state by visiting the following link: www.dat.state.md.

“Articles of Incorporation for Stock Corporation Step 3”

Provide a short description of the corporation’s purpose in the third section. One or two sentences is enough information.

“Articles of Incorporation for Stock Corporation Step 4”

Enter the address for the corporation’s principal place of business in Maryland in the fourth section. Enter a street address instead of a mailing address.

“Articles of Incorporation for Stock Corporation Step 5”

Provide the name and address for the corporation’s designated agent in the fifth section. The agent can be an individual with Maryland residency or an existing corporation in Maryland. A corporation cannot act as its own agent.

“Articles of Incorporation for Stock Corporation Step 6”

Enter the number of authorized shares in the sixth section along with the par value of each share. If the collective par value exceeds $100,000 or there are more than 5,000 shares without par value, the filing fee for this form will increase at least $40.00.

“Articles of Incorporation for Stock Corporation Step 7”

Provide the number of directors in the seventh section. Provide their names on the lines below.

“Articles of Incorporation for Stock Corporation Step 8”

All of the individuals named within the first section to provide their signatures at the bottom of this form. The registered agent also needs to sign the bottom of this form.

“Articles of Incorporation for Stock Corporation Step 9”

The minimum filing fee for this form is $120.00. Make a check payable to State Department of Assessment and Taxation. You can mail or fax the forms. If you’re mailing the forms, use the following address:

State Department of Assessments and Taxation

Charter Division, 301 W. Preston Street; 8th Floor

Baltimore, MD 21201-2395