Free INSTRUCTIONS FOR A PROFIT CORPORATION - Florida


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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE DIVISION OF CORPORATIONS

INSTRUCTIONS FOR A PROFIT CORPORATION
The following are instructions, a cover letter and sample articles of incorporation pursuant to Chapter 607 and 621 Florida Statutes (F.S.). NOTE: THIS IS A BASIC FORM MEETING MINIMAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FILING ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION. The Division of Corporations strongly recommends that corporate documents be reviewed by your legal counsel. The Division is a filing agency and as such does not render any legal, accounting, or tax advice. This office does not provide you with corporate seals, minute books, or stock certificates. It is the responsibility of the corporation to secure these items once the corporation has been filed with this office. Questions concerning S Corporations should be directed to the Internal Revenue Service by telephoning 1-800-829-1040. This is an IRS designation, which is not determined by this office. A preliminary search for name availability can be made on the Internet through the Division's records at www.sunbiz.org. Preliminary name searches and name reservations are no longer available from the Division of Corporations. You are responsible for any name infringement that may result from your corporate name selection. Pursuant to Chapter 607 or 621 F.S., the articles of incorporation must set forth the following:

Article I:

The name of the corporation must include a corporate suffix such as Corporation, Corp., Incorporated, Inc., Company, or Co. A Professional Association must contain the word "chartered" or "professional association" or "P.A.".

Article II:

The principal place of business and mailing address of the corporation. The principal address must be a street address. The mailing address, if different, can be a P.O. Box address. Specific Purpose for a "Professional Corporation" The number of shares of stock that this corporation is authorized to have must be stated.

Article III: Article IV:

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Article V:

The names, address and titles of the Directors/Officers (optional). The names of officers/directors may be required to apply for a license, open a bank account, etc. The name and Florida Street address (P.O. Box NOT acceptable) of the initial Agent. The Registered Agent must sign in the space provided and type or name accepting the designation as registered agent. The name and address of the Incorporator. The Incorporator must sign in the space provided and type or print his/her name below signature.

Article VI: Registered print his/her Article VII:

An Effective Date:

Add a separate article if applicable or necessary: An effective date may be added to the Articles of Incorporation, otherwise the date of receipt will be the file date. (An effective date can not be more than five (5) business days prior to the date of receipt or ninety (90) days after the date of filing). **********************************************************************************

The fee for filing a profit corporation is: Filing Fee $35.00 Designation of Registered Agent $35.00 Certified Copy (optional) $ 8.75 (plus $1 per page for each page over 8, not to exceed a maximum of $52.50). Certificate of Status (optional) $ 8.75 Make checks payable to: Florida Department of State

Mailing Address: Department of State Division of Corporations P.O. Box 6327 Tallahassee, FL 32314 (850) 245-6052

Street Address: Department of State Division of Corporations Clifton Building 2661 Executive Center Circle Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850) 245-6052

COVER LETTER
Department of State Division of Corporations P. O. Box 6327 Tallahassee, FL 32314

SUBJECT:
(PROPOSED CORPORATE NAME ­ MUST INCLUDE SUFFIX)

Enclosed are an original and one (1) copy of the articles of incorporation and a check for: $70.00 Filing Fee $78.75 Filing Fee & Certificate of Status $87.50 Filing Fee, Certified Copy & Certificate of Status ADDITIONAL COPY REQUIRED $78.75 Filing Fee & Certified Copy

FROM:
Name (Printed or typed)

Address

City, State & Zip

Daytime Telephone number

E-mail address: (to be used for future annual report notification)

NOTE: Please provide the original and one copy of the articles.

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
In compliance with Chapter 607 and/or Chapter 621, F.S. (Profit) ARTICLE I NAME The name of the corporation shall be:

PRINCIPAL OFFICE ARTICLE II The principal street address and mailing address, if different is:

PURPOSE ARTICLE III The purpose for which the corporation is organized is:

ARTICLE IV SHARES The number of shares of stock is: ARTICLE V INITIAL OFFICERS AND/OR DIRECTORS List name(s), address(es) and specific title(s):

ARTICLE VI REGISTERED AGENT The name and Florida street address (P.O. Box NOT acceptable) of the registered agent is:

INCORPORATOR ARTICLE VII The name and address of the Incorporator is:

***************************************************************************************** Having been named as registered agent to accept service of process for the above stated corporation at the place designated in this certificate, I am familiar with and accept the appointment as registered agent and agree to act in this capacity

Signature/Registered Agent Signature/Incorporator

Date Date