INSTRUCTIONS: UTAH ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION (PROFIT)

To incorporate a business in Utah, you must submit an application. Your articles of incorporation will be processed by the state's Division of Corporations & Commercial Code. This article discusses the form submitted for a for-profit corporation.

Utah Articles Of Incorporation (Profit) Step 1: In section one, give the name of the corporation. This must include the words "Corporation," "Incorporated" or "Company," either in full or in abbreviated form.

Utah Articles Of Incorporation (Profit) Step 2: In section two, give the purpose of the corporation. Stating that your company's purpose is to engage in any lawful act or activity approved by the Utah Revised Business Corporation Act.

Utah Articles Of Incorporation (Profit) Step 3: In section three, give all details requested about shares issued by your business.

Utah Articles Of Incorporation (Profit) Step 4: In section four, give the name and address of your registered agent or business entity. Any commercial registered agent must be registered with the Division of Corporations & Commercial Code.

Utah Articles Of Incorporation (Profit) Step 5: In section five, give the name and address of the incorporator. If there are multiple incorporators, additional pages should be attached. Every incorporator must also sign the document.

Utah Articles Of Incorporation (Profit) Step 6: In section six, give the principal address of the business.

Utah Articles Of Incorporation (Profit) Step 7: Give the name, address and position of all firm officers and directors. You are not required to include this information on this application. However, this information must be reported to the Division of Corporations & Commercial Code no later than the date on which your company's first annual report is issued.

Utah Articles Of Incorporation (Profit) Step 8: The last question is about the gender of the business owner. This question is optional.

Utah Articles Of Incorporation (Profit) Step 9: Submit the original application, along with a copy with an original signature, in person, via mail or fax. The addresses and fax numbers necessary are available on the website of the Division of Corporations & Commercial Code.

Utah Articles Of Incorporation (Profit) Step 10: A $70 filing fee must be submitted along with this form. Payment may be made by check, money order or check or debit card. Those applying by fax must include credit card information.