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34-Domestic_Profit_Corporation_Articles_of_Incorporation
Revised: 07/2015
(This space for Secretary of State use only)
STATE OF MONTANA
ARTICLES of INCORPORATION for DOMESTIC PROFIT
CORPORATION 35-1-216, MCA
MAIL: LINDA McCULLOCH
Secretary of State
P.O. Box 202801
Helena, MT 59620-2801
PHONE: (406) 444-3665
FAX: (406) 444-3976
WEB SITE: sos.mt.gov
Prepare, sign, and submit with an original signature and filing fee.
This is the minimum information required.
Required Filing Fee: $70.00
24 Hour Priority Handling check box and Add $20.00
1 Hour Expedite Handling check box and Add $100.00
Make checks payable to Secretary of State.
If the document is hand written, please print legibly or the application may be denied.
1. Select ONE corporate type and complete as requested. Please note: The business name must contain the word corporation,”
“incorporated,” “company,” or “limited, or an abbreviation (35-1-308, MCA). If a professional corporation, the business name must contain
the words “professional corporation” or an abbreviation (35-4-206, MCA).
General for Profit Corporation
Benefit for Profit Corporation
Professional Corporation
Close Corporation which will operate with directors or without directors
Professional Close Corporation which will operate with directors or without directors
The Corporate name is: ______________________________________________________________________________________
2. Check and complete if applicable: This corporation is a benefit corporation that provides the following specific public
benefits: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. The name of the entity’s Commercial Registered Agent for service of process in Montana:
(A list of Commercial Registered Agents is available at: http://sos.mt.gov/Business/Agents/index.asp.)
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Or, the name and address of the entity’s Noncommercial Registered Agent for service of process in Montana:
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Actual Street Address or Rural Route Box Number in Montana: (Must be an actual geographic location.)
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City: _______________________________________________________ Zip Code: _____________________________________
And, a mailing address in Montana, if different:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City: _______________________________________________________ Zip Code: _____________________________________
Appointment of a Registered Agent is affirmation of the Registered Agent’s consent to serve as Registered Agent.
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34-Domestic_Profit_Corporation_Articles_of_Incorporation
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4. The number of shares of Capital Stock which the Corporation has the authority to issue is (cannot be left blank or “zero”):
___________________. Such Capital Stock shall have no par value.
5. The name and business mailing address of each incorporator is as follows (add additional sheets as necessary):
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Business Mailing Address:____________________________________________________________________________________
City:____________________________________________ State:_________________________ Zip Code:___________________
6. I, HEREBY SWEAR AND/OR AFFIRM, under penalty of law, including criminal prosecution, that the facts contained in this
document are true.
__________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________
Signature of Incorporator Date
7. Daytime Contact: Phone_________________________________ Email ______________________________________________
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34-Domestic_Profit_Corporation_Articles_of_Incorporation
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HELP SHEET: Articles of Incorporation for Domestic Profit Corporation
The filing of the articles of incorporation by the Secretary of State is "conclusive proof that the incorporators have satisfied all
conditions precedent to incorporation." (35-1-220, MCA)
Unless a delayed effective date is specified, the existence date for the corporation will be the date the Articles of Incorporation were
filed with the Secretary of State. (35-1-219, MCA)
Annual reports must be filed with the Secretary of State prior to April 15 each year beginning the year following the incorporation
and each year thereafter. Each year the Secretary of State will mail a notice that the Annual Report is due to the corporation’s
registered agent. (35-1-1104, MCA)