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US Company Registration & Tax Planning Guide
2. The Registration Blueprint/Filing Articles of Organization or Incorporation
2. The Registration Blueprint Illustration
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Filing Articles of Organization or Incorporation

01.The Official Formation Document

To form an LLC, you file 'Articles of Organization' with the Secretary of State. To form a Corporation, you file 'Articles of Incorporation'. These documents officially establish your business.

02.Key Details Required

You must supply the business name, address, purpose, name of the registered agent, and name of the organizers. For corporations, you also declare the number of authorized shares.

03.Filing Fees

State filing fees vary wildly from $50 (e.g., Colorado, New Mexico) to over $500 (e.g., Massachusetts, Texas, Nevada). These fees must be paid to complete the registration.