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How do I find my articles of incorporation online Illinois?

Leia Doyle

How do I find my articles of incorporation online Illinois?

To purchase a copy of a corporation’s Articles of Incorporation, please visit the Illinois Secretary of State Department of Business Services website – https://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/business_services/howdoi.html or contact them at (217) 524-8008.

Are Articles of Incorporation public record in Illinois?

Illinois requires corporations to submit articles of incorporation to operate as a legal business in the state. Incorporation documents are public records and can be viewed by anyone for any legal or business purpose. You may already have the original copy of the articles of incorporation from when you filed.

Does Illinois require articles of incorporation?

The Illinois Secretary of State requires a fee when filing articles of incorporation or reserving a corporation name. When the articles are filed, an initial franchise tax is also due. Corporations are also required to pay state and federal income taxes.

How do I fill out articles of incorporation in Illinois?

The articles must include the corporate name; the name and street address of an agent for service of process; its purpose; the number of shares the corporation is authorized to issue and the consideration (money or property) the corporation will receive for the shares; and the names and addresses of the incorporators.

Where can I find my articles of association?

A company’s articles will be displayed on public record. They can be changed at any time after incorporation at a general meeting of the members. Companies must also keep a copy of their articles at their registered office or SAIL address.

What are the contents of articles of association?

Contents of the Articles of Association

  • Share capital: Rights of various shareholders, share certificates, payment of a commission, etc.
  • Lien of shares.
  • Calls on shares.
  • The process for the transfer of shares.
  • Transmission of shares.
  • Forfeiture of shares.
  • Surrender of shares.
  • Process for conversion of shares to stocks.

What is the difference between the articles of organization and articles of incorporation?

Articles of Organization are generally used for LLC formation, while Articles of Incorporation are the type of documents that you need to form a C Corporation or S Corporation. But the general concept remains the same – you need to file these articles upfront as part of starting your business as a legal entity.