INSTRUCTIONS: INITIAL ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 532

This form is required in starting a corporation in the state of Ohio. Check the box at the top of the form to indicate if the Articles address a profit corporation, nonprofit corporation, or professional corporation.

“Initial Articles of Incorporation 532 Step 1”

List the name of the corporation in Article I. Make sure the name contains one of the following terms: Company, Co., Corporation, Corp., Incorporated, or Inc. Make sure the name is original. The following actions do not distinguish the name from a similar corporation name:

· the use of a different designation

· the use of any different punctuation, articles, conjunctions, or contractions

· use of different tense

· phonetic spellings

· prepositions

· use of same letter or initial

· use of possessive

“Initial Articles of Incorporation 532 Step 2”

List the city, township or village, and the county where the corporation will operate in Article II. If you want the delay the effective date after the Secretary of State approves the Articles, provide a specific date no longer than 90 days after the date or receipt.

“Initial Articles of Incorporation 532 Step 3”

Provide specific reasons why the corporation is forming within Article III.

“Initial Articles of Incorporation 532 Step 4”

State the number, type, and par value of the authorized shares under the corporation in Article IV.

“Initial Articles of Incorporation 532 Step 5”

List the names and addresses of the individuals acting as initial Directors in Article V. Do not provide a PO Box address.

“Initial Articles of Incorporation 532 Step 6”

All of the incorporators need to sign the bottom of the Articles. Provide the name and address for the statutory agent on the next page. Incorporators need to sign this form as well. Make sure the statutory agent signs the Acceptance of Appointment.

“Initial Articles of Incorporation 532 Step 7”

The minimum filing fee for this form is $125.00, and the fee increases depending on the amount of authorized shares. If you want expedited services, add $100 to the filing fee and send the forms to the following address:

Ohio Secretary of State

PO Box 1390

Columbus, OH 43116

If you want regular service, use the following address

Ohio Secretary of State

PO Box 670

Columbus, OH 43216