INSTRUCTIONS: WISCONSIN ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION - STOCK FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION (Form 2)

To form a for-profit corporation in Wisconsin, you must complete the correct form. This article discusses the document to filed in such cases. The form is available on the website of the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions. This form contains further instructions on how to complete this form. If you have any further questions which cannot be answered, a phone number hotline is included in the instructions.

Wisconsin Articles Of Incorporation - Stock For-Profit Corporation 2 Step 1: Article one asks for the name of the corporation. This must include the word "corporation," "incorporated," "company" or "limited," or the abbreviation "corp.," "inc.," "co." or "ltd.," or equivalent words or abbreviations in another language.

Wisconsin Articles Of Incorporation - Stock For-Profit Corporation 2 Step 2: Article three asks how many shares will be issued in your corporation. Some share must have been authorized to be issued in order for this document to be completed.

Wisconsin Articles Of Incorporation - Stock For-Profit Corporation 2 Step 3: Article four asks for the name of your registered agent. This agent must have a registered office the state of Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Articles Of Incorporation - Stock For-Profit Corporation 2 Step 4: Article five asks for the street address of your registered agent. A PO box alone is not considered sufficient.

Wisconsin Articles Of Incorporation - Stock For-Profit Corporation 2 Step 5: Note any other provisions under article six.

Wisconsin Articles Of Incorporation - Stock For-Profit Corporation 2 Step 6: Provide the name and complete address of every incorporator.

Wisconsin Articles Of Incorporation - Stock For-Profit Corporation 2 Step 7: At least one incorporator must sign and date the form. All may sign if they so wish.

Wisconsin Articles Of Incorporation - Stock For-Profit Corporation 2 Step 8: The person who prepared the form should give their name where indicated.

Wisconsin Articles Of Incorporation - Stock For-Profit Corporation 2 Step 9: An optional section allows you to list your choice for a second name if your first choice is not available.

Wisconsin Articles Of Incorporation - Stock For-Profit Corporation 2 Step 10: Mail one original copy and one exact copy to the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions at the address listed in the instructions. Include the $100 filing fee.