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South Dakota red state forms Annual Corporate Reports (mandatory) Change of Address of Registered Agent (mandatory) Articles of Merger (mandatory, if applicable) Articles of Dissolution (mandatory, if applicable) Any other requiklist ­ South Dakota ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Application for Reservation of Corporate Name (if desired) Articles of Incorporation (mandatory) Amendments to Articles of Incorporation (mandatory, if applicable) Check insurance requirements Procure corporate seal (if desired) Prepare stock certificates Prepare corporate accounting ledgers Prepare corporate record book (looseleaf binder) Document Filing Checorney 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? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Write state corporation office for information Complete Pre-Incorporation Worksheet Check annual fees and filing requirements Prepare Articles of Incorporation If desired, have att_________ ___________________________ Amount ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ Pre-Incorporation Worksheet 4 Pre-Incorporation Checklist ­ South Dakota ? ? _________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ Cash/Property ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ __________________alue or no-par value: ________________________________________________________ Proposed sales of shares of stock: Name ________________________________ ________________________________ _______________________________________ Initial indebtedness: $ ___________________________________________________________ Initial authorized number of shares: ________________________________________________ Par vRequired 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 ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ______________________________________posed first board of directors Name ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ________________ Cost of incorporation: ___________________________________________________________ Corporate Management Proposed number of directors: _____________________________________________________ Pro________________________________ Proposed date of first directors meeting: _____________________________________________ Proposed bank for corporate bank account: __________________________________________________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ Address ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________l?): __________________________________________ 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: South Dakota Corporate existence (limited or perpetuare-Incorporation Worksheet 1 Type of Business Purpose of corporation: __________________________________________________________ State/local licenses required: __________________________________________________________________________ Other places of business: _________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ P__________________________________________________________________ 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 _________________________ __________________ved in Forming the Corporation Name _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ Address _______________________ Alternate choices: _______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Parties Involent: South Dakota Secretary of State Corporation Division 500 E. Capitol Avenue, #204 Pierre, SD 57501-0570 Proposed Name of the Corporation First choice: ____________________________________________ors once the corporation is officially authorized to issue stock. Instructions for Pre-Incorporation Worksheet 4 Pre-Incorporation Worksheet ­ South Dakota Name/Address of State Corporation Departmcorporate 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 board of directlue. If no-par value 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 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 below par vaion, although in South Dakota, the filing fees are fixed, and are not dependent upon the amount of stock issued by the corporation. Par value or no-par value: This refers to an arbitrary indication ass 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 the state of incorporatapital. 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 listed in the Articlerporation Worksheet 3 for the issuance of shares of stock in the corporation. This is also referred to as "paid-in capital." In South Dakota, a corporation must have a minimum of $1,000 in paid-in cl investment: This figure is the total amount of money or property that will be transferred to the corporation upon its beginning business. This transfer will be in exchange Instructions for Pre-Incon 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 higher and can be made to be unanimous. Total initia 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 percentage of directors who must vote in the affirmative ie 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 a "majority" (over 50 percent), although this figurebylaws should be decided. Annual directors meeting: The date, time, and place of the annual board of directors meeting should be specified. Required quorum for directors meeting: This is the percentagdies of the corporation will have the authority to amend the Articles of Incorporation. Amendments to Bylaws: The determination of which bodies of the corporation will have the authority to amend the f the corporation should be chosen in advance. Please consult with a competent accounting professional. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation: Under this item should be the determination of which bor 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 fiscal year and accounting type (cash or accrual) oe percentage of ownership of shares of issued stock in the corporation that must vote in the affirmative in order to officially pass any shareholder business. This is normally set at a "majority" (ovee, time, and place of the annual shareholders meeting should be specified. Required vote for shareholder action: Once it is determined that a quorum of shareholders is present at a meeting, this is ths meeting in order to officially transact any shareholder business. This is normally set at a "majority" (over 50 percent), although this figure can be set higher. Annual shareholders meeting: The datsult a competent business attorney. Required quorum for shareholders meeting: This is the percentage of ownership of shares of issued stock in the corporation that must be represented at a shareholderstate. In this context, a corporation from another state is referred to as a "foreign" corporation. If you desire that your corporation qualify for activities n another state, you are i advised to conther that the main state of incorporation, it is necessary to "qualify" the corporation in that state. This generally requires obtaining a Certificate of Authority to Transact Business from the other o are proposed as the first officers of the business. Instructions for Pre-Incorporation Worksheet 2 Out-of-state qualification: If the corporation desires to actively conduct business in a state ooration is selected as the registered agent. Proposed first officers: This information is not provided in the Articles of Incorporation and need not be made public. You should list here the persons whneed not be a shareholder, director, or officer of the corporation. The registered agent need not be a lawyer. Normally, the main owner, chairperson of the board of directors, or president of the corpcept 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 or summonses on behalf of the corporation). The person initial directors. Corporation's registered agent and address: You should list the name and actual street address of the person who will act as the registered agent of the corporation. All states (ex of directors: You should list the names and addresses of the proposed members of the first board of directors. In South Dakota, the Articles of Incorporation must state the names and addresses of therporation process. Proposed number of directors: In South Dakota, the minimum number of directors is one. The Articles of Incorporation must state the number of initial directors. Proposed first boards listed above). This cost should also reflect the cost of obtaining professional assistance (legal or accounting); the cost of procuring the necessary supplies; and any other direct costs of the incoting. Cost of incorporation: The state fees for incorporation are a filing fee of $125, and an annual report filing fee of $30. (Please note that a complete fee schedule is available at the web addresn, 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 the first directors meehe 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 advance of incorporatiore and file the Articles of Incorporation. In South Dakota, the minimum number of incorporators is one. Incorporators must be 18 years of age or older. Date of first d irectors meeting: This will be torporators 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) who will prepa 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 Incorporation), the incration 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 begin corporate 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 for Pre-Incorpoorporate. 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 the case. Virtuallye 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 state in which to incses 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 noted here. Stat 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 the types of licentype 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. Additionally, certain typessiness for which corporations may be organized under the laws of the State of South Dakota." State/local licenses required: Here you should note any specific requirements for licenses to operate your rporation: Many states, including South Dakota, allow the use of an "allpurpose" business purpose clause in describing the main activity of the business; for example, "to conduct any and all lawful buThis 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 be the home address. Purpose of cong. 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 corporation. Principal place of business: outh Dakota, a corporate name is reservable for 120 days for a $15 fee. The corporate name must include the word Corporation, Incorporated, Company or Limited, or an abbreviation of one of the precedist 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 Swnload state forms and fee schedules at http://www.sdsos.gov/corporations/corpcover.htm. Corporate name: The selection of a corporate name is often crucial to the success of a corporation. The name mun the State of South Dakota, 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 doration 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 iarising in any way out of the use of these materials. An attorney should be consulted for all serious legal matters. Instructions for Pre-Incorporation Worksheet ­ South Dakota Address of state corpoor services; loss of use, data, or profits; or business interruption) however caused and on any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability, or tort (including negligence or otherwise) or publishers of the forms, be responsible or liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages (including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute goods r any of the materials for your particular needs. The materials are used at your own risk. 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Included in this packet are the following: · · · · Instructions for completing Pre-Incorporation Worksheet Pre-Incorporation Worksheet Pre-Incorporation Checklist Document Filing Checklist heet will 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 hts, number 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 worksring to form 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 rigbasic data 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 desipurpose, structure and type prior to incorporation within the State of South Dakota. Using the included worksheet and checklists, potential business owners will be able to have before them all of the Information Pre-Incorporation Kit ­ South Dakota Provided under agreement with copyright holder, © Nova Publishing Company 2004 This kit provides tools for determining the details of a corporation's South Dakota