INSTRUCTIONS: WEST VIRGINIA ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION (Form CD-1)

If you wish to incorporate a business in West Virginia, you must file an article of incorporation form. This Form CD-1 can be used to establish both a profit and non-profit document. This form can be found on the website of West Virginia's Secretary Of State.

West Virginia Articles Of Incorporation CD-1 Step 1: In section 1, give the name of the corporation.

West Virginia Articles Of Incorporation CD-1 Step 2: In section 2, give the address of the principal office. Provide the mailing address if different.

West Virginia Articles Of Incorporation CD-1 Step 3: Provide the physical address of the primary place of business in section 3, as well as any mailing address which is different.

West Virginia Articles Of Incorporation CD-1 Step 4: In section 4, give the name and address of the person to be mailed any notice of progress.

West Virginia Articles Of Incorporation CD-1 Step 5: In section 5, give an email address to which business correspondence may be sent.

West Virginia Articles Of Incorporation CD-1 Step 6: In section 6, indicate whether the business is for profit or non-profit.

West Virginia Articles Of Incorporation CD-1 Step 7: Sections 7 and 8 are only for for-profit businesses. In section 7, enter the total value of the stock to be issued, the number of shares that will be issued, and the par value of every share. In section 8, enter a brief reason for this corporation's purpose.

West Virginia Articles Of Incorporation CD-1 Step 8: Section 9 is for non-profits only. Indicate with a check mark whether the corporation will or will not have members. If the corporation is to have more than one class of members, you must explain these in the space provided or attach an additional sheet.

West Virginia Articles Of Incorporation CD-1 Step 9: In section 10, provides the names and complete addresses of all incorporators.

West Virginia Articles Of Incorporation CD-1 Step 10: In section 11, give the number of acres owned in West Virginia or the number of acres the company expects to purchase in the state.

West Virginia Articles Of Incorporation CD-1 Step 11: Give the signature and contact information of one incorporator who can be contacted in case of problems.