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WEST VIRGINIA ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
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7. The corporation is organized as: (check one
below)
NON-PROFIT, NON-STOCK
(If you plan on applying for 501(c)(3) status with the IRS you may want
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to include certain language that is required by IRS the be included in your articles of incorporation.)
FOR PROFIT
8. FOR PROFIT ONLY (capital stock must be issued for a profit corporation):
The total value of all authorized capital stock of the corporation will be $__________________.
The capital stock will be divided into ___________ shares at the par value of $____________ per share.
9. a. The purpose for which this corporation is formed is as follows:
(Describe the type(s) of business activity which will be conducted, for example, “agricultural production of grain and poultry”,
“construction of residential and commercial buildings”, “manufacturing of food products”, “commercial painting”, “retail grocery and sale
of beer and wine”. Purpose may conclude with words “…including the transaction of any or all lawful business for which corporations may
be incorporated in West Virginia.”)
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b. Is the business a Scrap Metal Dealer?
Yes [If “Yes,” you must complete the Scrap Metal Dealer Registration Form
(Form
SMD-1)].
No [Proceed to Question 10.)
10. FOR NON PROFITS ONLY: (Check the statement that applies to your entity)
Corporation will have no members
Corporation will have members
* (see NOTE below)
If the corporation has one or more classes of members, the designation of a class or classes is to be set
(*NOTE)
forth in the articles of incorporation and the manner of election or appointment and the qualifications and rights of the
members of each class is to be set forth in the articles of incorporation or bylaws. If this applies to your entity then you
will have to attach a separate sheet listing the above required information, unless it will fit in the space below.
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11. The name(s) and address(es) of the incorporator(s) is:
Name
Street Address
City/State/Zip
_______________________________ _____________________________ _________________________________
_______________________________ _____________________________ _________________________________
Form CD-1NP
Issued by the Office of the Secretary of State
Revised 4/13