Articles Of Incorporation

What Does Articles Of Incorporation Mean?
A set of documents filed with a government body for the purpose of legally documenting the creation of a corporation.

Also referred to as the "corporate charter."

Investopedia explains Articles Of Incorporation
Articles of incorporation typically contain pertinent information such as the firm's address, profile, distribution of corporate powers and the amount/type of stock to be issued. Some states will offer more favorable environments and, as a result, attract a greater proportion of firms seeking incorporation.

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