INSTRUCTIONS: ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION B-01

Complete and file this form with the Secretary of State to begin the process of forming a corporation in the state of North Carolina. You should consult with an attorney before completing this form.

“Articles of Incorporation B-01 Step 1”

Enter the name of the corporation in Article I. Make sure the name contains one of the following designations: corporation, company, limited, incorporated, corp., co., ltd, or inc.

“Articles of Incorporation B-01 Step 2”

In Article II, list the number of authorized shares under the corporation. Then, check option (a) or (b) in Article III. If you check option (b), make sure you include an attach that specifies designations, preferences, limitations, and general rights to the classes of stock.

“Articles of Incorporation B-01 Step 3”

In Article IV, list the complete street address for the registered office and the county where the office is located. If the corporation wants the mail delivered to a different address, list a mailing address in Article V.

“Articles of Incorporation B-01 Step 4”

Provide the name of the corporation’s registered agent in Article VI. A registered agent qualifies as an individual resident of the state or a different corporation authorized to conduct business in North Carolina.

“Articles of Incorporation B-01 Step 5”

In Article VII, check option (a) or (b). Check option (a) if the corporation has a principal office and list the street address for the principal office. Check option (b) if there is no principal office for the corporation

“Articles of Incorporation B-01 Step 6”

If the applicant wants to list other provisions, Article VIII asks for the applicant to attach a separate form.

“Articles of Incorporation B-01 Step 7”

Provide the name and address for each incorporator in Article IX. If additional space is needed, attach a separate sheet.

“Articles of Incorporation B-01 Step 8”

If the applicant wants the Articles to become effective on a later date, list a date in Article 10. Otherwise, the Articles become effective once approved by the Secretary of State.

“Articles of Incorporation B-01 Step 9”

An incorporator or representative needs to sign the bottom of this form.

“Articles of Incorporation B-01 Step 10”

The filing fee is $125. Make a check payable to Secretary of State. Send the completed forms to the following address:

Secretary of State

Corporations Division

P.O. Box 29622

Raleigh, NC 27626-0622