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How to Write Articles of Incorporation

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    Part of the video series: Business Laws

    From Quick Guide: Incorporation Basics

    Summary: Writing articles of incorporation for a business can be done with the secretary of state's office alone or with the help of an attorney. Be sure the articles of incorporation reflect the business's intentions with insight from a lawyer in this free video on business law.

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    By Robert M. Todd
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    Robert Todd is the managing partner and president of Robert M. Todd, P.A. and Family Law Solutions. He is a certified family mediator and Florida Supreme Court certified civil...read more

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    "You have decided to go into business and you think you want to incorporate your business. And you've heard that you're going to have to have something known as Articles of Incorporation. Hello, I'm Robert Todd and I'm here to answer the question, how to write Articles of Incorporation? Well, first of all, this is going to vary from state to state. And you're going to have to decide in which state you wish to incorporate. Once you make that decision, you want to check that state's laws governing. What's involved in the preparation of Articles of Incorporation. Now many times the State will have a Secretary Of State's office that provides forms and guidelines for what's necessary in the Articles of Incorporation. If you can do it yourself and feel comfortable. That's certainly one way to do it. But if you're not comfortable and you need assistance. There are various services that provide corporate kits. Many times these corporate kits include sample Articles of Incorporation. And you can pick and choose what applies to your business. But perhaps the safest and most prudent way to do this. Is to consult an attorney that specializes in this area. To make sure that after consulting with you. That the Articles of Incorporation reflect your intentions for this business. I'm Robert Todd and thank you for watching."

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