Minnesota Business Corporation Articles of Incorporation
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF [CORPORATE NAME]
The undersigned incorporator or incorporators establish a Minnesota business corporation under Minnesota Statutes chapter 302A and adopt these Articles of Incorporation.
Article 1. Name
The name of the corporation is [EXACT CORPORATE NAME WITH REQUIRED DESIGNATOR].
Article 2. Registered office and agent
The corporation's registered office in Minnesota is [STREET ADDRESS OR ACTUAL OFFICE LOCATION, CITY, MINNESOTA ZIP CODE]. This address is an actual office location and is not solely a post office box.
Registered agent (select one):
☐ The corporation designates [FULL LEGAL NAME OF AGENT] as its registered agent at the registered office stated above.
☐ The corporation does not designate a registered agent at formation.
Article 3. Authorized shares
The corporation is authorized to issue [NUMBER, AT LEAST ONE] shares. Unless a provision attached to these articles lawfully changes the statutory default, the shares are common shares of one class and one series with the rights provided by chapter 302A.
Article 4. Additional provisions
☐ No additional provisions are adopted in these articles. Applicable provisions of chapter 302A govern.
☐ The attached [NUMBER] page(s), titled [TITLE], are adopted as part of these articles. Each incorporator has initialed the attachment. Counsel has reviewed any share classes, voting provisions, initial directors, or other changes to statutory defaults.
Incorporators and execution
Each incorporator named below is a natural person at least 18 years old and adopts these articles. Add a signed page for every additional incorporator.
| Incorporator | Name and complete address | Signature | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [FULL NAME; STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP] | __________________________ | [__/__/____] |
| 2, if any | [FULL NAME; STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP] | __________________________ | [__/__/____] |
Filing check
The Articles end with the incorporator signatures above. Omit this filing guidance and the source list from the copy submitted for filing.
Confirm the exact name and designator under § 302A.115, the registered-office location under § 5.36, the share count and any special provisions, and every incorporator's signature. File these articles through the Minnesota Secretary of State business corporation filing route or use its current filing instructions. Keep a signed copy and the filing acknowledgment. The Secretary of State's downloadable form describes itself as a guide; this instrument can be adapted for an ordinary chapter 302A corporation. A professional corporation under chapter 319B requires additional provisions and review.
Filing date and confirmation number: [__/__/____] / [NUMBER]
Sources and References
About this template
- Last updated
- October 27, 2026
- Citations checked
- October 27, 2026
- Jurisdiction
- Minnesota
- Category
- Corporate & Business
Legal authority
- Minn. Stat. § 302A.105 (incorporators)
- Minn. Stat. § 302A.111 (articles and defaults)
- Minn. Stat. § 302A.115, subd. 1 (corporate name)
- Minn. Stat. § 302A.121 and § 5.36, subds. 1-2 (registered office and optional agent)
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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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.
Minn. Stat. § 302A.105 (checked October 27, 2026): "One or more natural persons of at least 18 years of age may act as incorporators of a corporation by filing with the secretary of state articles of incorporation for the corporation."
Minn. Stat. § 302A.111, subd. 1 (checked October 27, 2026): "The articles of incorporation shall contain:"
Minn. Stat. § 302A.111, subds. 2, 4-6 (checked October 27, 2026): "The articles may contain other provisions not inconsistent with section 302A.201 or any other provision of law relating to the management of the business or the regulation of the affairs of the corporation."
Minn. Stat. § 302A.115, subd. 1(b) (checked October 27, 2026): "Shall contain the word "corporation," "incorporated," or "limited," or shall contain an abbreviation of one or more of these words, or the word "company""
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