Steps in the Incorporation Process

The video tutorial outlines the steps to incorporate a corporation, starting with understanding jurisdictional requirements and using the Secretary of State's website for online filing. It covers reserving a corporation name, filing articles of organization, appointing a registered agent, setting office location, authorizing stock, paying filing fees, and registering as a foreign entity if needed. The process concludes with receiving a charter and establishing the corporation's governance structure.

What is the first step in bringing a corporation into existence?

• Paying the franchise fee

• Understanding jurisdictional requirements

• Filing the articles of organization

• Reserving the corporate name

How can you ensure the corporate name you choose is available?

• By checking with the local business bureau

• By searching the directory of names on the Secretary of State's website

• By consulting a legal advisor

• By submitting a name request form

What information is required when filing the articles of organization?

• The name of the incorporator and registered agent

• The company's marketing strategy

• The company's financial projections

• The company's mission statement

What must be done if you plan to operate in states other than where you filed?

• Pay additional franchise fees

• File as a foreign entity in those states

• Re-file the articles of organization

• Change the registered agent

What document signifies the official existence of a corporation?

• The certificate of incorporation

• The business license

• The corporate charter

• The articles of organization