INSTRUCTIONS: ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION (PROFIT CORPORATION)

Use these articles to establish a corporation in the state of Pennsylvania. You should type this form, but you can use black ink as well.

“Articles of Incorporation (Profit Corporation) Step 1”

Check the appropriate space at the top of the form. Then, provide a name and address for a return address.

“Articles of Incorporation (Profit Corporation) Step 2”

Provide the proposed name in Article I. Make sure the name has one of the following designations: corporation, incorporated, limited, company, or appropriate abbreviation. If forming a professional corporation, use the term “Professional Corporation” or “P.C.”

“Articles of Incorporation (Profit Corporation) Step 3”

List the street address for the corporation’s registered office in Article 2a. List the name of the commercial registered office provider and the county in Article 2b.

“Articles of Incorporation (Profit Corporation) Step 4”

Enter the total number of authorized shares in Article 4. In the next section, make a list of the names and street addresses of the incorporators. If more space is needed, attach a separate sheet.

“Articles of Incorporation (Profit Corporation) Step 5”

If the incorporators want to delay the effective date for opening business, provide a specific date in Article 6. If any other provisions are necessary, attach a separate sheet with the corresponding Articles.

“Articles of Incorporation (Profit Corporation) Step 6”

If you’re forming a cooperative corporation, complete Article 9. Strike out the term that doesn’t apply and provide the common bond of membership on the line provided.

“Articles of Incorporation (Profit Corporation) Step 7”

The incorporators need to sign the bottom of this form. You should then file the following forms with this document:

· necessary governmental approvals

· necessary copies of form DSCB:17.2.3 (Consent to Appropriation of Name)

· one copy of completed form DSCB:15-134A (Docketing Statement)

“Articles of Incorporation (Profit Corporation) Step 8”

The filing fee for this form is $125. Make the check payable to Department of State. Attach of the documents and send the completed forms to the following address:

Department of State

Corporation Bureau

P.O. Box 8722

Harrisburg, PA 787-1057