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Colorado ts (mandatory) Change of Address of Registered Agent (mandatory) Articles of Merger (mandatory, if applicable) Articles of Dissolution (mandatory, if applicable) Any other required state forms ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Application for Reservation of Corporate Name (if desired) Articles of Incorporation (mandatory) Amendments to Articles of Incorporation (mandatory, if applicable) Annual Corporate Reporquirements Procure corporate seal (if desired) Prepare stock certificates Prepare corporate accounting ledgers Prepare corporate record book (looseleaf binder) Document Filing Checklist - Colorado ? es of Incorporation prior to filing Review tax impact of incorporation with an accountant Check state tax, employment, licensing, unemployment, and workers compensation requirements Check insurance re Write state corporation office for information Complete Pre-Incorporation Worksheet Check annual fees and filing requirements Prepare Articles of Incorporation If desired, have attorney review Articl______________________ Amount ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ Pre-Incorporation Worksheet 4 Pre-Incorporation Checklist - Colorado ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?__ ________________________________ ________________________________ Cash/Property ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ _____value: ________________________________________________________ Proposed sales of shares of stock: Name ________________________________ ________________________________ _______________________________________ Initial indebtedness: $ ___________________________________________________________ Initial authorized number of shares: ________________________________________________ Par value or no-par 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: ____________________________________________ Required vote ty to amend the following corporate documents: Articles of Incorporation: Bylaws: Annual directors meeting: Place ______________________________________ Date ____________________ Time _____________ ___________________________ Fiscal year: ____________________________________________________________________ Accounting type (cash or accrual?): ________________________________________________ Authoril shareholders meeting: Place _____________________________________________ Date Time ________________________ ____________________ Required vote for shareholders actions (majority/%/unanimous?): _ Is qualification in other states necessary?_____________________________________________ Corporate Bylaws Required quorum for shareholders meeting: __________________________________________ Annua___________________ _________________________ Address ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Proposed first officers: President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Name _________________________ _________________________ _______________________ ___________________________________________ Pre-Incorporation Worksheet 2 Corporation's registered agent and office address: _____________________________________ _________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ __________________________ame ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________ Corporate Management Proposed number of directors: _____________________________________________________ Proposed first board of directors N Proposed date of first directors meeting: _____________________________________________ Proposed bank for corporate bank account: ___________________________________________ Cost of incorporation: ______________________________ ______________________________ Address ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Proposed date to begin corporate business: ___________________________________________ Names and addresses of those who will act as incorporators: Name ______________________________ _rights/trademarks: ____________________________________________________ Incorporation Matters State of incorporation: Colorado Corporate existence (limited or perpetual?): ___________________________ Type of Business Purpose of corporation: __________________________________________________________ State/local licenses required: ______________________________________________________ Patents/copy_______ Other places of business: _________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Pre-Incorporation Worksheet 1______________________________________ 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 _________________________ _________________________ ____________________on Name _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ Address ________________________ ___rnate choices: _______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Parties Involved in Forming the Corporatiry of State Corporations Section 1560 Broadway, Suite 200 Denver, CO 80202-5169 Proposed Name of the Corporation First choice: ___________________________________________________________________ Alteoration is officially authorized to issue stock. Instructions for Pre-Incorporation Worksheet 4 Pre-Incorporation Worksheet - Colorado Name/Address of State Corporation Department: Colorado Secretaant. 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 board of directors once the corplue is assigned, the shares are issued for the actual price paid per share. The choice of par or no-par value stock may affect the issuance of dividends and should be referred to the corporate accountthe 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 below par value. If no-par vae state of incorporation, although in Colorado, the fee is fixed and is not related to the amount of stock issued. Par value or no-par value: This refers to an arbitrary indication as to the value of 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 incorporation fee structure of th no paid-in capital minimum. Initial indebtedness: If there is to be any initial indebtedness for the corporation, please list here. Initial authorized number of shares: This figure is required to be nsfer will be in exchange Instructions for Pre-Incorporation Worksheet 3 for the issuance of shares of stock in the corporation. This is also referred to as "paid-in capital." In Colorado, there ishigher 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 beginning business. This tratage 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), although this figure can be set 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 meeting, this is the percen 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. This is normally set at he 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 should be specified. Requireder 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 determination of which bodies of t 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 Articles of Incorporation: Und 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 accounting purposes, the 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 officially pass any shareholder 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 determined that a quorumorporation 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), although this figure can 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 of issued stock in the cate 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 your corporation qualify forion desires to actively conduct business in a state other that the main state of incorporation, it is necessary to "qualify" the corporation in that state. This generally requires obtaining a Certifict be made public. You should list here the persons who are proposed as the first officers of the business. Instructions for Pre-Incorporation Worksheet 2 Out-of-state qualification: If the corporatn 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 of Incorporation and need no 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, the main owner, chairpersoe 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.e., to accept subpoenas ors 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 the person who will act as thirectors: In Colorado, the minimum number of directors is one. Directors must be 18 years of age or older, and need not be a state resident. Proposed first board of directors: You should list the namereflect the cost of obtaining professional assistance (legal or accounting); the cost of procuring the necessary supplies; and any other direct costs of the incorporation process. Proposed number of d first directors meeting. Cost of incorporation: The state fee for incorporation is $50. (Please note that a complete fee schedule is available at the web address listed above). This cost should also ance of incorporation, you should determine the bank which will handle the corporate accounts. Obtain from the bank the necessary bank resolution, which will be signed by the board of directors at theting: This will be the date proposed for holding the first meeting of the board of directors, at which the corporate bylaws will be officially adopted. Proposed bank for corporate bank account: In advr persons) who will prepare and file the Articles of Incorporation. In Colorado, the minimum number of incorporators is one. Incorporators must be 18 years of age or older. Date of first directors meef Incorporation), 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 (od date to 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 oerable to be incorporated in your home state. Corporate existence: The choices here are perpetual (forever) or limited to a certain length. In virtually all cases, you should choose perpetual. Proposeonger the case. Virtually all states have now enacted corporate laws very similar to Instructions for Pre-Incorporation Worksheet 1 those in Delaware. In the vast majority of situations, it is prefest state 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 lhould be noted 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 barding the 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 sditionally, 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 reglicenses to 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. Adconduct any and all lawful business for which corporations may be organized under the laws of the State of Colorado." State/local licenses required: Here you should note any specific requirements for the home address. Purpose of corporation: Many states, including Colorado, allow the use of an "all-purpose" business purpose clause in describing the main activity of the business; for example, "to n. Principal place of business: This must be the address of the actual physical location of the main business. It may not be a post office box. If the corporation is home-based, this address should bebreviation of one of the preceding. Parties involved: This listing should provide the names, addresses, and phone numbers of all of the people who are involved in the planning stages of the corporatioColorado, a corporate name is reservable for 120 days for a $10 fee. The reservation is also renewable. The corporate name must include the word Corporation, Incorporated, Company or Limited, or an abust 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 state forms and fee schedules at http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/business/doc/forms.html. Corporate name: The selection of a corporate name is often crucial to the success of a corporation. The name mate of Colorado, 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 download epartment: 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 the Sting 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 the "ease 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.leg.state.. 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 Colorado. Using the included worksheet and checklists, potential business owners will be able to have before them all of the basic daInformation Pre-Incorporation Kit - Colorado Provided under agreement with copyright holder, © Nova Publishing Company 2004 This kit provides tools for determining the details of a corporation's purp Colorado