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.
