Articles of Incorporation - State Variations
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
OF [CORPORATION NAME]
The undersigned incorporator forms a Nevada corporation under Chapter 78 of the Nevada Revised Statutes and adopts the following Articles of Incorporation.
ARTICLE I — NAME
The name of the corporation is [CORPORATION NAME] (the "Corporation").
ARTICLE II — REGISTERED AGENT
Registered agent type: ☐ Commercial registered agent ☐ Noncommercial registered agent
Registered agent name: [REGISTERED AGENT NAME]
Nevada street address: [STREET ADDRESS, CITY, NEVADA ZIP CODE]
Mailing address, if different: [MAILING ADDRESS, CITY, STATE ZIP CODE]
ARTICLE III — AUTHORIZED SHARES
The Corporation is authorized to issue the following shares:
| Class or series | Number of authorized shares | Par value per share |
|---|---|---|
| [COMMON] | [NUMBER] | $[AMOUNT / NO PAR] |
| [CLASS OR SERIES] | [NUMBER] | $[AMOUNT / NO PAR] |
ARTICLE IV — FIRST BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The names and addresses of the members of the first board of directors are:
| Director name | Address |
|---|---|
| [NAME] | [STREET OR MAILING ADDRESS, CITY, STATE ZIP CODE] |
| [NAME] | [STREET OR MAILING ADDRESS, CITY, STATE ZIP CODE] |
ARTICLE V — INCORPORATORS
The name and address of each incorporator are:
| Incorporator name | Address |
|---|---|
| [NAME] | [STREET OR MAILING ADDRESS, CITY, STATE ZIP CODE] |
| [NAME] | [STREET OR MAILING ADDRESS, CITY, STATE ZIP CODE] |
EXECUTION
The undersigned incorporator executes these Articles on [DATE].
____________________________________
[INCORPORATOR NAME], Incorporator
FILING NOTES
- A purpose article is not required by Nev. Rev. Stat. § 78.035. Under § 78.060, a Chapter 78 corporation may conduct any lawful activity and has perpetual existence unless its articles provide otherwise.
- Under Nev. Rev. Stat. § 78.760, the articles filing fee depends on represented capitalization. The fee is $75 through $75,000; $175 above $75,000 through $200,000; $275 above $200,000 through $500,000; and $375 above $500,000 through $1,000,000, with the statutory increment applying above $1,000,000. For this calculation, no-par shares are valued at $1 per share. Confirm the amount through the Secretary of State's current filing workflow before submission.
- Nevada law now permits certain optional forum and jury-waiver provisions, but this basic shell deliberately does not draft litigation terms. Obtain Nevada counsel before adding them.
SOURCES AND REFERENCES
About This Template
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.
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Last updated: July 2026
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