Indiana Statutes

§ 28-12-2-1 — Articles of incorporation; contents

Indiana § 28-12-2-1
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 12FORMATION OF BANKS, TRUST COMPANIES,
Ch. 2Articles of Incorporation

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The articles of incorporation must set forth the following:

(1)A corporate name for the corporation that satisfies the requirements of IC 28-12-3.
(2)The number of shares the corporation is authorized to issue.
(3)The street address of the corporation's principal office in Indiana.
(4)The name and address of each incorporator, unless the articles of incorporation are articles of conversion or articles of restatement under IC 28-13-14-14.
(5)The amount of capital with which the corporation will begin business.
(6)The names and addresses of the individuals who are to serve as the initial directors.
(7)The maximum number of directors.
(8)The purpose or purposes for which the corporation is organized.
(9)The effective date of the articles of incorporation.

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Legislative History

As added by P.L.14-1992, SEC.162. Amended by P.L.192-1997, SEC.26; P.L.141-2005, SEC.24.

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