Articles of incorporation also referred to as the certificate of incorporation or the corporate charter, is a document or charter that establishes the existence of a corporation in the United States and Canada. They generally are filed with the Secretary of State or other company registrars.
The most common information included are:
- Company Name
- Purpose of Business
- Number of Shares Offered
- Value of Shares
- Directors and Officers
If you are applying for a Novo account as a Corporation, please be sure that you are a listed agent and that the document is signed.
Learn more about Articles of Incorporation via the SBA.
Example of Articles of Incorporation
