JASON KANDER
SECRETARY OF STATE
STATE OF MISSOURI
CORPORATIONS
(573) 751-4153
J
AMES C. KIRKPATRICK
STATE INFORMATION CENTER
(573) 751-4936
James C. Kirkpatrick State Information Center
600 W. Main Street • Jefferson City 65101
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General Business Corporation Instruction Sheet
Here is information we hope you will find useful in considering the formation of a Missouri Corporation.
1. The name of the Corporation:
A. The name must be distinguishable upon the records from the name of any domestic corporation cur-
rently in existence, any foreign corporation which is qualified and in good standing, limited partner-
ship, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, limited liability limited partnership or a
name which is currently reserved.
B. The corporation name may not be one that might falsely imply governmental affiliation.
C. The words Cooperative, Bank, Insurance Company and Redevelopment may not be used in a corpo-
rate title for a Chapter 351 or 355 corporation.
D. Name Check. Before drafting articles of incorporation it is imperative that you check with this office
concerning the availability of the desired name. This may be done by mail or telephone by calling
either (573) 751-4153 or (866) 223-6535 (toll-free). You may also select the Online Business Services
business entity search at www.sos.mo.gov. Even though a name may have been checked with us for
availability, checks, letterheads, seals or share certificates ordered prior to incorporation are purchased
at your own risk. We recommend that nothing be printed until a name is incorporated by this office
and you have received your certificate of incorporation.
E. Reservation of corporate name. If you wish, you may reserve a corporate name in advance. You may
request a reservation with either a letter or forms from this office. A name may be reserved for 60
days, and a fee of $25.00 must accompany a reservation of a corporate name. The name may not be
reserved for more than 180 days.
2. The corporation must have a registered agent and office in Missouri, which may be an individual or regis-
tered corporation in Missouri.
3. The incorporation fee is $58.00 if no more than 30,000 shares are issued and the par value does not exceed
$30,000. If either amount is exceeded the fee is based on “authorized capital.” The fee is $55.00 for any
amount up to $30,000 and $5.00 more for each additional $10,000 of authorized capital. To this total, add
$3.00 for the filing fee.
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4. While a corporation may have only one director and one incorporator, it must fill the position of both pres-
ident and secretary. These officers may be the same person. See Sections 351.315 and 351.360.360, RSMo.
5. The articles of organization must state the event by which the limited liability company is to dissolve. The
event may state that the company will dissolve upon the occurrence of a specific event; a set number of
years or upon reaching a specific date in the future; or the duration may be perpetual, meaning there is no
expiration.
6. The articles listing the purposes should include at least one sentence which defines the specific purpose for
which the corporation is organized (e.g. what it will do to make a profit). You may also include, if desired,
a statement “and all other legal acts permitted general and business corporations.
Feel free to call our office toll-free at (866) 223-6535 with any questions you may have concerning these
instructions.
Sincerely,
Jason Kander
Secretary of State
Articles of Incorporation
Article One
The name of the corporation is
Article Two
The registered agent’s name is
The address, including street and number for the registered agent’s office in the state of Missouri:
(PO Box may only be used in addition to a physical street address)
Street Address City State/Zip
Article Three
(Must complete 1 or 2)
1. If the aggregate number of shares in which the corporation shall have authority to issue DOES NOT exceed 30,000 shares or the par
valued DOES NOT exceed $30,000 please check this box: o
or
2. If the aggregate number of shares in which the corporation shall have authority to issue exceeds 30,000 shares or the par value
exceeds $30,000 dollars please indicate the number of shares of each class and the par value of each share. Also, indicate a state-
ment of the preferences, qualifications, limitations, restrictions and the special or relative rights including convertible right, if any,
in respect of the share of each class:
Article Four
The name and physical business or residence address of each incorporator:
Name Address City/State/Zip
(Please see next page)
State of Missouri
Jason Kander, Secretary of State
Corporations Division
PO Box 778 / 600 W. Main St., Rm. 322
Jefferson City, MO 65102
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Name and address to return filed document:
Name:
Address:
City, State, and Zip Code:
This form is designed to be filled out online for your convenience.
Please read the instructions carefully. Complete the necessary
information, print, sign and mail.
Print
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Article Five
The number of years the corporation is to continue or perpetual: (Please select one)
o Perpetual (
check box) or State number of years
Article Six
The corporation is formed for the following lawful purpose(s):
Article Seven
o The number of directors to constitute the board of directors: (optional)
The effective date of this document is the date it is filed by the Secretary of State of Missouri unless a future date is otherwise indicated:
(Date may not be more than 90 days after the filing date in this office)
In Affirmation thereof, the facts stated above are true and correct:
(The undersigned understands that false statements made in this filing are subject to the penalties provided under Section 575.040, RSMo)
Signature of Incorporator(s) Printed or Typed Name Date of Signature
Name of Incorporator(s)
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