This form should be used if you wish to file articles of incorporation for a domestic professional
association.
A professional association is formed by an individual or group of individuals each of whom is licensed,
certificated, or authorized to render within this state the same kind of professional service, please
indicate the profession under the corporate name.
Name of Corporation
The name of the corporation must be in compliance with Ohio Revised Code §1701.05. The name must
end with or include the word or abbreviation “company,” “co.,” “corporation,” “corp.,” “incorporated,” or
“inc.” The name must be distinguishable on the records in the office of the secretary of state.
Ohio Principal Office Location
Please state the city and county in Ohio where the principal office of the corporation is to be located.
Effective Date (optional)
An effective date may be provided but is not required. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code §1701.04(E), the
legal existence of the corporation begins upon the filing of the articles or on a later date specified in the
articles. The effective date cannot (1) precede the date of filing with our office or (2) be more than ninety
(90) days after the date of filing. If an effective date is given that precedes the date of filing, the effective
date of the corporation will be the date of filing. If an effective date is given that exceeds the date of
filing by more than ninety (90) days, our office will return the filing to you and request that a proper
effective date be provided.
Authorized Number and Par Value of Shares
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code §1701.04(A)(3) and (4), please state the authorized number of shares,
the type (common or preferred), and the par value, if any. Note: The express terms of the shares of
each class must be attached. (See ORC 111.16(A)(2) for additional fee information.)
Initial Stated Capital
If the corporation is to have an initial stated capital, please state the amount of that stated capital.
Pursuant to §1785.05, a professional corporation may issue its capital stock only to persons who are
duly licensed, certificated, or otherwise legally authorized to render within this state the same
professional service as that for which the entity was organized.
Original Appointment of Statutory Agent and Acceptance of Appointment
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code §1701.07, an Ohio Corporation must appoint and maintain a statutory
agent to accept service of process on behalf of the corporation. We cannot accept articles of
incorporation unless the statutory agent information is provided. The statutory agent must be one of the
following: (1) A natural person who is a resident of this state; or (2) A domestic or foreign corporation,
nonprofit corporation, limited liability company, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability
partnership, limited partnership association, professional association, business trust, or unincorporated
nonprofit association that has a business address in this state. If the agent is a business entity then the
agent must meet the requirements of Title XVII of the Revised Code to transact business or exercise
privileges in Ohio. The statutory agent must also sign the Acceptance of Appointment at the bottom of
page 2.
Last Revised: 9/24/2015
Form 532C
Instructions for Initial Articles of Incorporation
(For Domestic Professional Associations)
