Utah Domestic Profit Corporation Articles of Incorporation Preparation Worksheet
UTAH DOMESTIC PROFIT CORPORATION ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION PREPARATION WORKSHEET
Before you use this: Utah's Division of Corporations directs a new domestic profit corporation through its online Formations process. Gather the required article details here, then start the Division's formation process. This worksheet is not a submitted filing. The cited Utah Code provisions reflect changes effective October 1, 2026.
1. Proposed corporation
Proposed corporate name: [________________________________]
Alternative name: [________________________________]
Check distinguishability in the Division's records under Utah Code § 16-1a-302. Differences only in punctuation, capitalization, or corporate endings do not generally distinguish names under that section.
Purpose: [________________________________]
Utah Code § 16-10a-202(1)(a) requires a purpose. For an ordinary business corporation, § 16-10a-202(3) permits a statement that its purpose is any lawful activity for which a corporation may be organized under Chapter 10a. Obtain advice if a narrower purpose is intended.
2. Authorized shares
Class: Common shares
Number of shares authorized: [________________]
This worksheet assumes one class with unlimited voting rights and a right to net assets on dissolution under Utah Code § 16-10a-601. For multiple classes or special rights, obtain reviewed article language describing each class, count, preferences, and limitations before filing.
3. Registered agent
Choose: ☐ Commercial registered agent ☐ Noncommercial registered agent ☐ Eligible office or position of the corporation
Commercial agent's name, or noncommercial agent's name and address, or qualifying office or position and mailing address: [________________________________]
Agent consent confirmed with: [________________________________] Date: [__/__/____]
The filing identifies the agent as required by Utah Code § 16-1a-404(1). By designating the agent, the corporation affirms that the agent consents under § 16-1a-404(2).
4. Incorporators
Utah Code § 16-10a-202(1)(f) requires each incorporator's name and address; subsection (5) requires each incorporator to sign the articles.
| Incorporator | Name | Address | Signature or electronic signing plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [NAME] | [ADDRESS] | [PLAN] |
| 2, if any | [NAME] | [ADDRESS] | [PLAN] |
5. Optional provisions for review
Initial directors, if named: [________________________________]
Other proposed charter term: [________________________________]
Approved text or attachment reference: [________________________________]
Filing record
☐ I confirmed the name, purpose, shares, registered agent and consent, and all incorporator details.
☐ Every incorporator signed through the filing process, and I submitted the reviewed information and required fee to the Division of Corporations.
Submission date: [__/__/____] Confirmation number: [________________________________]
Official references: Utah Code § 16-10a-202; § 16-10a-601; Title 16, Chapter 1a; Division formation instructions.
About this template
- Last updated
- October 27, 2026
- Citations checked
- October 27, 2026
- Jurisdiction
- Utah
- Category
- Corporate & Business
Legal authority
- Utah Code § 16-10a-202(1), (3), (5) (effective Oct. 1, 2026)
- Utah Code § 16-10a-601(1)-(2)
- Utah Code § 16-1a-202(1), (4) (effective Oct. 1, 2026)
- Utah Code § 16-1a-302(1)-(3) (effective Oct. 1, 2026)
- Utah Code § 16-1a-404(1)-(2) (effective Oct. 1, 2026)
Corporate documents govern how a company makes decisions, records them, and handles disputes between owners, directors, and officers. Proper corporate paperwork is what lets a business take advantage of limited liability, pass clean audits, and survive an acquisition or investor review. Skipping formalities like written resolutions and signed consents is one of the fastest ways for a business owner to lose personal asset protection.
Not legal advice
This template is provided for informational purposes. We recommend having an attorney review any legal document before signing, especially for high-value or complex matters.
Checked against the law it cites
A reviewer verified this template's legal citations against the official source on October 27, 2026.
Utah Code § 16-10a-202(1), (3), (5) (checked October 27, 2026): "The articles of incorporation shall set forth: (a) the purpose or purposes for which the corporation is organized"
Utah Code § 16-10a-601(1)-(2) (checked October 27, 2026): "The articles of incorporation shall prescribe the classes of shares and the number of shares of each class that the corporation is authorized to issue."
Utah Code § 16-1a-202(1), (4) (checked October 27, 2026): "When a person delivers an entity filing to the division for filing, the person shall pay a fee required under this chapter"
Utah Code § 16-1a-302(1)-(3) (checked October 27, 2026): "shall be distinguishable on the records of the division from a:"
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