Articles of Incorporation - State Variations
CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION
FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION
The undersigned organizer forms a Texas for-profit corporation under the Texas Business Organizations Code and adopts this Certificate of Formation.
ARTICLE 1 — ENTITY NAME AND TYPE
The filing entity being formed is a for-profit corporation. Its name is [CORPORATION NAME], Inc. (the "Corporation").
ARTICLE 2 — REGISTERED AGENT AND REGISTERED OFFICE
Select one registered-agent alternative:
☐ Organization: [REGISTERED-AGENT ORGANIZATION NAME]
☐ Individual Texas resident: [FIRST NAME, MIDDLE INITIAL, LAST NAME, SUFFIX]
The registered agent's business address and the Corporation's registered-office address are:
[STREET ADDRESS, CITY, TEXAS ZIP CODE]
ARTICLE 3 — INITIAL DIRECTORS
The initial board consists of [NUMBER] director(s). At least one director is listed below:
| Director | Street or mailing address |
|---|---|
| [DIRECTOR NAME] | [ADDRESS, CITY, STATE ZIP CODE, COUNTRY] |
| [DIRECTOR NAME] | [ADDRESS, CITY, STATE ZIP CODE, COUNTRY] |
ARTICLE 4 — AUTHORIZED SHARES
The total number of shares the Corporation is authorized to issue is [NUMBER].
Select one:
☐ Par value: Each authorized share has a par value of $[AMOUNT].
☐ No par value: The authorized shares have no par value.
ARTICLE 5 — PURPOSE
The Corporation is formed to transact any and all lawful business for which a for-profit corporation may be organized under the Texas Business Organizations Code.
INITIAL MAILING ADDRESS
The initial mailing address for Texas Comptroller correspondence is:
[MAILING ADDRESS, CITY, STATE ZIP CODE, COUNTRY]
ORGANIZER
Name: [ORGANIZER NAME]
Address: [STREET OR MAILING ADDRESS, CITY, STATE ZIP CODE]
EFFECTIVENESS OF FILING
Select one:
☐ This certificate becomes effective when filed by the Secretary of State.
☐ This certificate becomes effective on [DATE], not more than 90 days after it is signed.
☐ This certificate becomes effective upon the following future event or fact: [DESCRIBE EVENT OR FACT AND MANNER OF EFFECTIVENESS]. The 90th day after signing is [DATE].
EXECUTION
The undersigned affirms that the designated registered agent consented to the appointment, that to the undersigned's best knowledge the entity name does not falsely imply governmental affiliation, and that the undersigned is authorized to execute this filing instrument. The undersigned signs subject to the penalties imposed by law for submitting a materially false or fraudulent instrument and certifies under penalty of perjury that these statements are true.
Date: [DATE]
____________________________________
[ORGANIZER NAME], Organizer
FILING NOTES
- The Texas Secretary of State currently lists a $300 filing fee for Form 201.
- Form 201 contains no 30-day deadline for adopting bylaws. Handle bylaws and other organizational actions in separate organizational records.
- This basic filing shell intentionally omits arbitration, jury-waiver, fee-shifting, and Texas Business Court clauses. Those provisions are not required Form 201 content and require claim- and entity-specific legal analysis.
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.
Important Notice
This template is provided for informational purposes. It is not legal advice. We recommend having an attorney review any legal document before signing, especially for high-value or complex matters.
Last updated: July 2026
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