Profit Corporation - Incorporation Washington Secretary of State Revised 04/16
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Washington Profit Corporation
See attached instructions
Filing Fee $180.00
Filing Fee with Expedited Service $230.00
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Chapter 23B RCW
ARTICLE 1
NAME OF CORPORATION:
(Must contain one of the following corporate designations: Corporation, Incorporated, Limited or Company, or an
abbreviation Corp., Inc., Ltd., or Co.)
ARTICLE 2
NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES: ______________________.
(Minimum of one (1) share must be listed)
ARTICLE 3
CLASS OF SHARES: (If no selection is made, class defaults to common stock)
Common Stock
Preferred Stock (If preferred is checked, an attached description is required)
ARTICLE 4
EFFECTIVE DATE OF INCORPORATION: (Please check one of the following)
Upon filing by the Secretary of State
Specific Date: __________________ (Specified effective date must be within 90 days AFTER the Articles of
Incorporation have been filed by the Office of the Secretary of State)
ARTICLE 5
TENURE: (Please check one of the following and indicate the date if applicable)
Perpetual existence
Specific term of existence _______________ (Number of years or date of termination)
This Box For Office Use Only
UBI Number:
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ARTICLE 6
DESIGNATION OF REGISTERED AGENT: COMPLETE ITEM 1, 2, OR 3
1. Are you using a Commercial Registered Agent (as defined in RCW 23.95.105(3))?
Yes: If yes, complete this section and then proceed to Consent of Registered Agent below.
No: If no, skip to item 2 below.
Name of Commercial Registered Agent:
2. Are you using a Noncommercial Registered Agent (as defined in RCW 23.95.105(21))?
Yes: If yes, complete this section and then proceed to Consent of Registered Agent below.
No: If no, skip to item 3 below.
Name of Noncommercial Registered Agent:
Physical Address in WA:
Alternate Mailing Address in WA:
3. Are you using an Office or Position in the entity to serve as agent (as defined in RCW 23.95.105(21)(b))?
Yes: If yes, complete this section and then proceed to Consent of Registered Agent below.
Office or Position service as Agent:
Physical Address in WA:
Alternate Mailing Address in WA:
CONSENT SIGNATURE REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO COMPLETING ITEM 1, 2, or 3 ABOVE (RCW 23.95.415(2))
I hereby consent to serve as Registered Agent in the State of Washington for the above named entity. I understand it will
be my responsibility to accept service of process, notices, and demands on behalf of the entity; to forward mail to the
entity; and to immediately notify the Office of the Secretary of State if I resign or change the Registered Office Address.
X_______________________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Registered Agent Printed Name Date Phone
ARTICLE 7
NAME AND ADDRESS OF EACH INCORPORATOR:
(If necessary, attach additional names and addresses)
Name: __________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________
City__________________________________ State ______ Zip Code _______ __
This document is hereby executed under penalties of perjury, and is, to the best of my knowledge, true and correct.
X __________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Incorporator Printed Name/Title Date Phone Number
Profit Corporation - Incorporation Washington Secretary of State Revised 04/16
INSTRUCTIONSPROFIT ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Please complete all sections of the Articles of Incorporation. USE DARK INK ONLY. For an electronic, fillable
version of this form, please visit our website at www.sos.wa.gov/corps
Article 1:
Enter the name of the corporation. In accordance with RCW 23.95 a corporate name must contain one of the
following words: Corporation, Incorporated, Limited or Company or the abbreviation: Corp., Inc., Ltd. or
Co. A corporate name must be distinguishable upon the records of the Secretary of State from any other
formally organized entity registered with the Secretary of State’s office, such as corporations, limited liability
companies, limited partnerships, and limited liability partnerships. It is advised that you search the Secretary of
State website to see if a name is in use. www.sos.wa.gov/corps
Article 2:
Enter the number of shares the corporation is authorized to issue. There must be at least 1 share authorized in
a corporation.
Article 3:
If preferred stock is indicated an attached description is required. If no selection is made, then class defaults to
common stock.
Article 4:
An effective date may be specified. The effective date can be up to 90 days AFTER the Articles of
Incorporation have been filed by the Office of the Secretary of State.
Article 5:
Perpetual (ongoing until dissolved) or list a specific date or a specific number of years.
Article 6:
All entities must have a registered agent in Washington State RCW 23.95.415
. The Designation of Registered
Agent is used to select the type of agent such as a Commercial Registered Agent, a Noncommercial
Registered Agent, or and Office or Position serving as Registered Agent. The Consent of Registered Agent
must be signed in addition to the name and address provided. All addresses must be in Washington State.
Article 7:
An Incorporator is the person(s) forming the corporation. Please list the full name and address of each
Incorporator. Only one Incorporator signature is required for Article 7. Attach an additional list if necessary.
Additional Information:
You may attach any optional provisions to these articles (please do not attach bylaws or minutes, these items
are not filed with this office).
FEES: The filing fee for the Articles of Incorporation is $180.00. If expedited service is requested then include
an additional $50.00 and write “EXPEDITE” on the outside of the envelope. Make the checks or money orders
payable to “Secretary of State”. (ALL fees are non-refundable and all documents are public record)
Mail completed forms and payment to:
In Person:
By Mail:
Secretary of State
Secretary of State
Corporations Division
Corporations Division
801 Capitol Way S
PO BOX 40234
Olympia, WA 98501-1226
Olympia, WA 98504-0234
If you have questions, need assistance, or would like to provide feedback please visit the Corporations Division
website at www.sos.wa.gov/corps, call 360-725-0377 or email corps@sos.wa.gov
.