INSTRUCTIONS: SD ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION (CORPORATION)

This form is required when registering a corporation in the state of South Dakota. Make sure you consult with an attorney while completing this form and adding any other provisions to this document.

“SD Articles of Incorporation (Corporation) Step 1”

Enter the name of the corporation in Article I. Make sure the name is distinguishable and contains one of the followings terms: corporation, incorporated, company, limited, or an appropriate abbreviation.

“SD Articles of Incorporation (Corporation) Step 2”

Provide the total amount of authorized shares under the corporation in Article II.

“SD Articles of Incorporation (Corporation) Step 3”

Provide the street and mailing address (if different from street address) for the corporation’s principal executive office in South Carolina in Article III.

“SD Articles of Incorporation (Corporation) Step 4”

List the name of the registered agent in Article IV. Provide a street address and mailing address. If the corporation elected a commercial registered agent, the applicant needs to provide the CRA number on the line provided.

“SD Articles of Incorporation (Corporation) Step 5”

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

“SD Articles of Incorporation (Corporation) Step 6”

You need to add the following provisions if applicable:

· general purpose of the corporation

· information about managers for the corporation

· limitations for powers for corporation, board of directors, and shareholders

· provisions for the elimination or limitation of a director or shareholder for monetary damages or failure to take certain action

Regard the bottom of the form for more information on options provisions to include in these Articles.

“SD Articles of Incorporation (Corporation) Step 7”

An authorized officer needs to sign the bottom of the Articles and provide their printed name, title, and date of signature as well.

“SD Articles of Incorporation (Corporation) Step 8”

The filing fee for this form is $150 and may increase due to the amount of authorized shares under the corporation. Make the check payable to the Secretary of State. Also, make sure you provide a duplicate along with the original forms. Mail the completed forms and fee to the following address:

Secretary of State Office

500 E Capitol Ave

Pierre, SD 57501