INSTRUCTIONS: ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION (WASHINGTON PROFIT CORPORATION) (Form WA)

In order to incorporate a business in Washington state, you must complete a brief articles of incorporation form. This article discusses the form WA to be completed by a for-profit corporation. This form is available on the website of the Washington Secretary of State.

Articles Of Incorporation (Washington Profit Corporation) WA Step 1: Enter your company's UBI number where indicated. Indicate with a checkmark whether you have paid $180 to file your document or $230 for expedited service.

Articles Of Incorporation (Washington Profit Corporation) WA Step 2: In Article 1, give the name of the corporation.

Articles Of Incorporation (Washington Profit Corporation) WA Step 3: In Article 2, note how many authorized shares there are in the business.

Articles Of Incorporation (Washington Profit Corporation) WA Step 4: In Article 3, indicate whether your corporation is offering common or preferred stock. If the latter, you must attach a description.

Articles Of Incorporation (Washington Profit Corporation) WA Step 5: In Article 4, state whether you wish for the incorporation to take effect when this form is filed by the Secretary of State or on a specific date within 90 days after this has taken place.

Articles Of Incorporation (Washington Profit Corporation) WA Step 6: In Article 5, specify whether this status is to be perpetual or give the end date.

Articles Of Incorporation (Washington Profit Corporation) WA Step 7: In Article 6, give the name and physical address of your company's registered agent. You may also include a separate mailing address, but this is optional. The registered agent should sign and date the form where indicated.

Articles Of Incorporation (Washington Profit Corporation) WA Step 8: Give the name and street address of every incorporator, including the city, state and zip code.

Articles Of Incorporation (Washington Profit Corporation) WA Step 9: Only one incorporator is required to sign the last page. Include printed name, job title and phone number.

Articles Of Incorporation (Washington Profit Corporation) WA Step 10: Attach any additional provisions if you feel they are necessary.

Articles Of Incorporation (Washington Profit Corporation) WA Step 11: Submit the completed form along with a check or money order payable to "Secretary of State." If you are paying the extra fee to have processing expedited, write "EXPEDITE" on the outside of the envelope.