articles of incorporation

Articles of Incorporation

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."

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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 thus attract a greater proportion of firms seeking incorporation.

See also: Authorized Stock, Corporation, Multinational Corporation, Outstanding Shares, SEC

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Articles of incorporation

Legal document establishing a corporation and its structure and purpose.

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articles of incorporation

The document that a firm files with state authorities when establishing a corporation. This document contains the firm's name and address, the type and amount of stock to be authorized and issued, the type of business activity, a delineation of corporate powers, and other information. Also called charter, corporate charter.