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Texas Corporations
Texas For Profit Corporation
For Profit Corporation Name
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The name must contain the word “corporation,” “company,” “incorporated,” or an abbreviation of one of these terms. The name must not
be the same as, deceptively similar to or similar to that of an existing corporate, limited liability company, or limited partnership name on
file with the secretary of state. A preliminary check for “name availability” is recommended.
Incorporator: Only one incorporator is required for the formation of a corporation. An
incorporator may be a natural person 18 years of age or older, or any corporation, partnership, or other
entity; there are no residency requirements for an incorporator.
Effective Date: Articles of incorporation become effective as of the date of filing by the
secretary of state. However, pursuant to Article 10.03 of the Texas Business Corporation Act, the
effectiveness of the articles of incorporation may be delayed as of a date not more than ninety (90) days
from the date of filing with the secretary of state. Please note that upon the filing of a document with a
delayed effective date, the computer records of the secretary of state will be changed to show the filing
of the document, the date of the filing, and the future date on which the document will be effective. In
addition, at the time of such filing, the status of the entity will be shown as active on the records of the
secretary of state.
Execution: The incorporator must sign the articles of incorporation. Prior to signing, please read
the statements on this form carefully. A person commits an offense under the Texas Business
Corporation Act, the Texas Limited Liability Company Act or the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act if
the person signs a document the person knows is false in any material respect with the intent that the
document be delivered to the secretary of state for filing. The offense is a Class A misdemeanor.
- Articles of Incorporation containing
the following information
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Corporate Name
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Registered Agent and Registered Office
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Directors: A minimum of one director is required. A director must be a natural
person; there are no residency requirements for directors. Please note that this form should not be used
if you wish to form a close corporation that is to be managed by its shareholders or to form a corporation
that is managed by a shareholders agreement.
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Authorized Shares: Shares represent ownership interest in the corporation. The
total number of shares that the corporation will have authority to issue must be provided in the space
provided in option A or option B of Article 4. Select and complete option A if your shares are to have a
stated par value, or select and complete option B if the shares are without a stated par value.
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Duration: This form creates a corporation with a perpetual existence. If you wish to
form a corporation with a stated period of duration, then you should not use this form.
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6--Purpose: This form creates a corporation with the general purpose of conducting any
lawful business. If you wish to operate a non-profit organization, or to engage in a licensed activity
when such license cannot be issued to a corporation, then you cannot utilize this form.
- Filling Fees
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