Legal Washington Articles of Incorporation Form

Washington Articles of Incorporation Template

This template is designed to assist in the process of incorporating a business in the state of Washington. It references the specific requirements as outlined in the Washington Business Corporation Act. To complete this template, fill in the blanks with the appropriate information about your corporation.

Article I: Name of the Corporation

The name of the corporation must contain the words "corporation", "incorporated", "company", or "limited"; or abbreviations of these words. Make sure the name is distinguishable from other names on record with the Washington Secretary of State.

Name of Corporation: ___________________________________

Article II: Duration

The duration of the corporation is perpetual unless a specific duration is stated:

Duration: ___________________________________

Article III: Purpose

State the specific purpose for which the corporation is organized, which must be lawful under the Washington Business Corporation Act.

Purpose: ___________________________________

Article IV: Registered Agent and Office

The corporation must have a registered agent and office in Washington State. This agent is the official point of contact for legal and state communications.

Registered Agent Name: ___________________________________

Registered Office Address: ___________________________________

City: ___________________ State: WA Zip Code: ___________

Article V: Shares

Specify the total number of shares the corporation is authorized to issue. If there is more than one class or series of shares, describe the different classes or series.

Total Authorized Shares: ___________________________________

Classes/Series of Shares (if applicable): ___________________________________

Article VI: Incorporators

List the name and address of each incorporator of the corporation. Incorporators are individuals involved in the formation of the corporation.

• Incorporator Name: ___________________________________
• Address: ___________________________________
• City: ___________________ State: WA Zip Code: ___________

Article VII: Board of Directors

The corporation must have a board of directors. Provide the names and addresses of the initial directors.

1. Director Name: ___________________________________
2. Address: ___________________________________
3. City: ___________________ State: WA Zip Code: ___________

Article VIII: Indemnification

The corporation may indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending, or completed action or suit by reason of the fact that he or she is or was a director or officer of the corporation. Indemnification can be against expenses (including attorneys' fees), judgments, fines, and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him or her in connection with such action, suit, or proceeding if he or she acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful.

Additional Provisions:

Include any other provisions or information required by the Washington Business Corporation Act or that is believed to be beneficial for the corporation's operation and compliance.

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Completion of this template does not guarantee acceptance by the Washington Secretary of State. It is advised to seek legal review of the document before submission.