Articles Of Incorporation Business Corporations

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION. This form is used to legally establish a new corporation in the state of Minnesota under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 302A. This document serves as the official formation document for a corporation and includes essential details about the business. It requires the corporation's name, which must include a designation such as "Incorporated," "Corporation," "Limited," or "Company." The form also mandates the listing of a registered office address within Minnesota, which must be a physical address rather than a P.O. Box. The corporation may designate a registered agent at this address, though this is optional. The corporation must also state the number of shares it is authorized to issue, with a minimum requirement of one share. The incorporators, who are responsible for filing the form, must be at least 18 years old, and their names, addresses, and signatures must be included. The form also provides an option to submit an email address for receiving official notices. Professional firms governed under Chapter 319B must include an additional statement electing to operate under those statutes and specifying the professional services they are authorized to provide. Furthermore, corporations engaged in agricultural activities must register separately with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's Corporate Farm Program. The form includes an optional Minnesota Business Snapshot survey, which collects voluntary data regarding business size, ownership demographics, industry classification, employment status, and revenue range. The filing fee for submitting the Articles of Incorporation is $155 for expedited in-person or online filing and $135 if submitted by mail. Once completed, the form must be filed with the Minnesota Secretary of State - Business Services office. www.FormsWorkflow.com