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Arkansas te forms Corporate Reports (mandatory) Change of Address of Registered Agent (mandatory) Articles of Merger (mandatory, if applicable) Articles of Dissolution (mandatory, if applicable) Any other required stast - Arkansas ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Application for Reservation of Corporate Name (if desired) Articles of Incorporation (mandatory) Amendments to Articles of Incorporation (mandatory, if applicable) Annualeck insurance requirements Procure corporate seal (if desired) Prepare stock certificates Prepare corporate accounting ledgers Prepare corporate record book (looseleaf binder) Document Filing Checkliey review Articles of Incorporation prior to filing Review tax impact of incorporation with an accountant Check state tax, employment, licensing, unemployment, and workers compensation requirements Ch ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Write state corporation office for information Complete Pre-Incorporation Worksheet Check annual fees and filing requirements Prepare Articles of Incorporation If desired, have attorn__________ ___________________________ Amount ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ Pre-Incorporation Worksheet 4 Pre-Incorporation Checklist - Arkansas ? ? ? ?__________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ Cash/Property ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ _________________value or no-par value: ________________________________________________________ Proposed sales of shares of stock: Name ________________________________ ________________________________ _______________________________________ Initial indebtedness: $ ___________________________________________________________ Initial authorized number of shares: ________________________________________________ Par Required vote for directors actions (majority/%/unanimous?): ____________________________ Pre-Incorporation Worksheet 3 Corporate Stock Initial total investment: $ ____________________________________________ ______ directors ______ directors ______ shareholders ______ shareholders ______ either ______ either Required quorum for directors meetings: ___________________________________________________ Authority to amend the following corporate documents: Articles of Incorporation: Bylaws: Annual directors meeting: Place ______________________________________ Date ____________________ Time _%/unanimous?): _________________________ Fiscal year: ____________________________________________________________________ Accounting type (cash or accrual?): ____________________________________________________ Annual shareholders meeting: Place Date Time _____________________________________________ ________________________ ____________________ Required vote for shareholders actions (majority/__________________ Is qualification in other states necessary?_____________________________________________ Corporate Bylaws Required quorum for shareholders meeting: _________________________________________ _________________________ _________________________ Address ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ __________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Proposed first officers: President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Name _________________________ _________________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Pre-Incorporation Worksheet 2 Corporation's registered agent and office address: ___________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ _________rd of directors Name ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ________________________ incorporation: ___________________________________________________________ Corporate Management Proposed number of directors: _____________________________________________________ Proposed first boa_________________ Proposed date of first directors meeting: _____________________________________________ Proposed bank for corporate bank account: ___________________________________________ Cost of_______________ ______________________________ ______________________________ Address ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Proposed date to begin corporate business: ___________________________________________ Names and addresses of those who will act as incorporators: Name ___________________ Patents/copyrights/trademarks: ____________________________________________________ Incorporation Matters State of incorporation: Arkansas Corporate existence (limited or perpetual?): __________ation Worksheet 1 Type of Business Purpose of corporation: __________________________________________________________ State/local licenses required: __________________________________________________________________________ Other places of business: _________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Pre-Incorpor___________________________________________________________ Ownership of principal place of business (own or lease?): ___________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Description of principal place of business: ___________________________________________ ___________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ Location of Business Address of principal place of business: __________________________________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ Phone _________________________ _________________________Forming the Corporation Name _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ Address _______________________ Alternate choices: _______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Parties Involved in Department: Arkansas Secetary of State Corporation Division State Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201-1095 Proposed Name of the Corporation First choice: ___________________________________________________d of directors once the corporation is officially authorized to issue stock. Instructions for Pre-Incorporation Worksheet 4 Pre-Incorporation Worksheet - Arkansas Name/Address of State Corporation red to the corporate accountant. Proposed sales of shares of stock: Here should be listed the names, cash or property, and value of potential sales of shares of stock which may be approved by the boarlow par value. If no-par value is assigned, the shares are issued for the actual price paid per share. The c hoice of par or no-par value stock may affect the issuance of dividends and should be referication as to the value of the stock. The designation of stock as having a certain "par" value is not an indication of the actual value of the shares of stock. Shares must be sold for a price at or betion fee structure of the state of incorporation, although in Arkansas, the fees are fixed and are not related to the amount of stock issued. Par value or no-par value: This refers to an arbitrary indigure is required to be listed in the Articles of Incorporation. The number of shares of stock to be authorized should be listed. For small corporations, this number may be influenced by the incorporam. Instructions for Pre-Incorporation Worksheet 3 Initial indebtedness: If there is to be any initial indebtedness for the corporation, please list here. Initial authorized number of shares: This fnning business. This transfer will be in exchange for the issuance of shares of stock in the corporation. This is also referred to as "paid-in capital." In Arkansas, there is no paid-in capital minimu this figure can be set higher and can be made to be unanimous. Total initial investment: This figure is the total amount of money or property that will be transferred to the corporation upon its begiting, this is the percentage of directors who must vote in the affirmative in order to officially pass any board of directors business. This is normally set at a "majority" (over 50 percent), althoughThis is normally set at a "majority" (over 50 percent), although this figure can be set higher. Required vote for directors action: Once it is determined that a quorum of directors is present at a meed be specified. Required quorum for directors meeting: This is the percentage of directors that must be present at a board of directors meeting in order to officially transact any directors business. ion of which bodies of the corporation will have the authority to amend the bylaws should be decided. Annual directors meeting: The date, time, and place of the annual board of directors meeting shoules of Incorporation: Under this item should be the determination of which bodies of the corporation will have the authority to amend the Articles of Incorporation. Amendments to Bylaws: The determinataccounting purposes, the fiscal year and accounting type (cash or accrual) of the corporation should be chosen in advance. Please consult with a competent accounting professional. Amendments to Articllly pass any shareholder business. This is normally set at a "majority" (over 50 percent), although this figure can be set higher and can be made to be unanimous. Fiscal year and accounting type: For determined that a quorum of shareholders is present at a meeting, this is the percentage of ownership of shares of issued stock in the corporation that must vote in the affirmative in order to officiaalthough this figure can be set higher. Annual shareholders meeting: The date, time, and place of the annual shareholders meeting should be specified. Required vote for shareholder action: Once it is of issued stock in the corporation that must be represented at a shareholders meeting in order to officially transact any shareholder business. This is normally set at a "majority" (over 50 percent), corporation qualify for activities in another state, you are advised to consult a competent business attorney. Required quorum for shareholders meeting: This is the percentage of ownership of shares res obtaining a Certificate of Authority to Transact Business from the other state. In this context, a corporation from another state is referred to as a "foreign" corporation. If you desire that yourconduct business in a state other that the main state of incorporation, it is necessary to "qualify" the corporation in that Instructions for Pre-Incorporation Worksheet 2 state. This generally requi Incorporation and need not be made public. You should list here the persons who are proposed as the first officers of the business. Out-of-state qualification: If the corporation desires to actively the main owner, chairperson of the board of directors, or president of the corporation is selected as the registered agent. Proposed first officers: This information is not provided in the Articles ofe., to accept subpoenas or summonses on behalf of the corporation). The person need not be a shareholder, director, or officer of the corporation. The registered agent need not be a lawyer. Normally, person who will act as the registered agent of the corporation. All states (except New York) require that a specific person be available as the agent of the corporation for the service of process (i.: You should list the names and addresses of the proposed members of the first board of directors. Corporation's registered agent and address: You should list the name and actual street address of theny other direct costs of the incorporation process. Proposed number of directors: Directors may be nonresidents. In Arkansas, the minimum number of directors is one. Proposed first board of directorsle is available at the web address listed above). This cost should also reflect the cost of obtaining professional assistance (legal or accounting); the cost of procuring the necessary supplies; and ae fees for incorporation are $45 for an online filing, or $50 for a paper filing, and an initial corporation franchise tax due upon filing, with a minimum of $50. (Please note that an exact fee scheduh will handle the corporate accounts. Obtain from the bank the necessary bank resolution, which will be signed by the board of directors at the first directors meeting. Cost of incorporation: The statt meeting of the board of directors, at which the corporate bylaws will be officially adopted. Proposed bank for corporate bank account: In advance of incorporation, you should determine the bank whic) who will prepare and file the Articles of Incorporation. In Arkansas, the minimum number of Incorporators is one. Date of first directors meeting: This will be the date proposed for holding the firsration), the incorporators of your corporation will continue to be legally liable for any business conducted on behalf of the proposed corporation. Incorporators: This should be the person (or persons begin corporate business: This should be the date on which you expect the corporation to begin its legal existence. Until this date (actually, until the state formally accepts the Articles of Incorpo for Pre-Incorporation Worksheet 1 Corporate existence: The choices here are perpetual (forever) or limited to a certain length. In virtually all cases, you should choose perpetual. Proposed date to case. Virtually all states have now enacted corporate laws very similar to those in Delaware. In the vast majority of situations, it is preferable to be incorporated in your home state. Instructions in which to incorporate. This was due to the fact that Delaware was the first state to modernize its corporation laws to reflect the realities of present-day corporate business. This is no longer thenoted here. State of incorporation: In general, the corporation should be incorporated in the state in which it will conduct business. In the past, the state of Delaware was regarded as the best statee types of licenses required for your locality and business type. Patents/copyrights/trademarks: If patents, copyrights, or trademarks will need to be transferred into the corporation, they should be y, certain types of businesses will require health department approvals, state board licensing, or other forms of licenses. If necessary, check with a competent local attorney for details regarding thto operate your type of business. Most states require obtaining a tax ID number and a retail, wholesale, or sales tax license. A federal tax ID number must be obtained by all corporations. Additionallnecessity of later amending the Articles of Incorporation to reflect a change in direction of your business. State/local licenses required: Here you should note any specific requirements for licenses oration must have a s pecific primary purpose stated in the Articles of Incorporation. In stating a specific purpose, you should try to be broad enough to allow your business fliexibility without the e actual physical location of the main business. It may not be a post office box. If the corporation is home-based, this address should be the home address. Purpose of corporation: In Arkansas, a corpting should provide the names, addresses, and phone numbers of all of the people who are involved in the planning stages of the corporation. Principal place of business: This must be the address of thansas, a corporate name is reservable for 120 days. The name must include the word Corporation, Incorporated, Company or Limited, or an abbreviation of one of the preceding. Parties involved: This lis not conflict with any existing company names, nor must it be deceptively similar to other names. It is often wise to clearly explain the business of the corporation through the choice of name. In Arkad state forms and fee schedules at http://www.sosweb.state.ar.us/corp_ucc_forms.html. Corporate name: The selection of a corporate name is often crucial to the success of a corporation. The name must State of Arkansas, as state laws and fees charged for incorporation are subject to change. Having the latest available information will save you time and trouble. Please note that you can also downlon department: The address is listed on the Worksheet. You should write to this department immediately, requesting all available information on incorporation of a for-profit business corporation in therising in any way out of the use of these materials. An attorney should be consulted for all serious legal matters. 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FindLegalForms, Inc. does not provide legal advice. The purchase and use of these materials is subject to thease note that the state specific information provided in this packet may change. To ensure its accuracy, please contact your state's Secretary of State or visit their website at http://www.arkleg.sta. Included in this packet are the following: · · · · Instructions for completing Pre-Incorporation Worksheet Pre-Incorporation Worksheet Pre-Incorporation Checklist Document Filing Checklist Note: Pll also provide all persons involved with a clear and permanent record of the information. This may provide the principals of the corporation with vital support for later decisions that may be requiredber of directors, and other management decisions often will enable potential associates to resolve many of the difficult problems of corporate management in advance. The use of a written worksheet wilform the corporation. Often, conflicts and demands are not known until the actual process of determining the corporate structure begins. Frank discussions regarding the questions of voting rights, numta to use in preparing the necessary incorporation paperwork. The process of preparing this worksheet will also help uncover any potential differences of opinion among the persons who are desiring to ose, structure and type prior to incorporation within the State of Arkansas. Using the included worksheet and checklists, potential business owners will be able to have before them all of the basic daInformation Pre-Incorporation Kit - Arkansas Provided under agreement with copyright holder, © Nova Publishing Company 2004 This kit provides tools for determining the details of a corporation's purp Arkansas