INSTRUCTIONS: ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION F0001

Use this form to establish a for-profit corporation or a nonprofit corporation in the state of Mississippi. You should fill this form out on your computer, print the completed form, and then provide the signatures at the bottom.

“Articles of Incorporation F0001 Step 1”

Provide an email address for the business in the red box at the top of the form. Then, check the appropriate box for a profit or nonprofit corporation in Article 1.

“Articles of Incorporation F0001 Step 2”

State the proposed name of the corporation in Article II. Profit corporations needs to have one of the following designations in the name: Corporation, Incorporated, Company, Limited, Corp, Inc., Co., or Ltd.

“Articles of Incorporation F0001 Step3”

If incorporators want to delay the effective date, provide a date in Article III. Make sure the future effective date does not extend 90 days after the filing date.

“Articles of Incorporation F0001 Step 4”

Check the appropriate box in Article IV. If no estimated duration is known, check the second box.

“Articles of Incorporation F0001 Step 5”

A business corporation needs to complete Article V. Indicate the type of issued shares such as common, preferred, and more. At least one authorized stock must exist.

“Articles of Incorporation F0001 Step 6”

Write the name and address of the corporation’s registered agent in Article VI. The individual or other corporation must have a street address in Mississippi.

“Articles of Incorporation F0001 Step 7”

Provide the name and address for each incorporator in Article VII. Do not provide a P.O. Box in this Article.

“Articles of Incorporation F0001 Step 8”

If there are other provisions such as additional information on incorporators, information about shares, or more, check the box in Article VIII. Attach the separate sheets to this form.

“Articles of Incorporation F0001 Step 9”

Each incorporator needs to sign the bottom of this form. Attach a separate sheet if more signature are needed.

“Articles of Incorporation F0001 Step 10”

The filing fee for this form is $50. Expedited service will cost more. Make a check or money order payable to Secretary of State and send the form to the following address:

Office of the Mississippi Secretary of State

P.O. Box 136

Jackson, MS 39205-0136