Maryland Articles of Incorporation Template
In accordance with the Maryland General Corporation Law, the undersigned individual(s) hereby submit these Articles of Incorporation for the purpose of forming a corporation.
Article I: Name of Corporation
The name of the corporation is _______________________.
Article II: Purpose
This corporation is organized for the purpose of _______________________, which includes, but is not limited to, any lawful business activity for which corporations may be organized under Maryland law.
Article III: Principal Office
The location and address of the principal office of the corporation in the State of Maryland is:
- Street: _______________________
- City: _______________________
- County: _______________________
- ZIP Code: _______________________
Article IV: Resident Agent
The name and address of the resident agent in the State of Maryland, who is either an individual resident of Maryland or a corporation authorized to transact business in Maryland, are:
- Name: _______________________
- Street: _______________________
- City: _______________________
- County: _______________________
- ZIP Code: _______________________
Article V: Number of Shares
The corporation is authorized to issue a total number of _______________________ shares of stock. The class(es) of shares and the par value, if any, shall be as follows:
- Class: _______________________
- Par Value: _______________________
Article VI: Incorporators
The name(s) and address(es) of the incorporator(s), who are initiating the process of incorporation and who shall deliver these Articles of Incorporation to the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation, are:
- Name: _______________________
- Address: _______________________, _______________________, _______________________, _______________________
Article VII: Duration
The duration of the corporation is ( ) perpetual or ( ) until a specific date: _______________________.
Article VIII: Board of Directors
The initial board of directors shall consist of _______________________ director(s) until the first annual meeting of shareholders, or until their successors are elected and qualify. The name(s) and address(es) of the person(s) who are to serve as the initial director(s) until the first annual meeting or until their successor is elected and qualify are:
- Name: _______________________; Address: _______________________
Article IX: Additional Provisions
Additional provisions regarding the management of the corporation, restrictions on transfer of shares, and other preferences, rights, or limitations are as follows: _______________________.
Article X: Incorporator Signature
The undersigned incorporator hereby acknowledges that they are signing these Articles of Incorporation on behalf of the corporation being formed, affirming that the information provided herein is accurate to the best of their knowledge.
Signature: _______________________
Date: _______________________