The central legal document for any corporation is the Articles of Incorporation. This form outlines the basic structure of the corporation and details those matters that are relevant to the public registration of the corporation. The name, purpose, owners, registered agent, address, and other vital facts relating to the existence of the corporation are filed with the state by using this form. Upon filing of the Articles of Incorporation, payment of the proper fee, and acceptance by the state corporation department, the corporation officially begins its legal existence. Until the state has accepted the articles, the incorporators are not shielded from liability by the corporate form.

Included in this packet are the following items:

• Articles of Incorporation Checklist
• Link to a legal directory with additional state specific information regarding incorporation
• Links to state specific forms or forms designed to conform to state specific requirements
• Instructions for completing Articles of Incorporation
• Sample Clauses with Instructions
• Completed Sample Articles of Incorporation

This Kit is for use in Wisconsin.

Among others, Articles of Incorporation includes the following provisions:
• Name of Corporation
• Purpose and Powers of the Corporation
• Duration of Corporation
• Authorization to Issue Stock
• Par or No-Par Value
• Preemptive Rights