New Hampshire Articles of Incorporation Template
This template is designed to assist in the preparation of Articles of Incorporation in compliance with the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated (RSA) Chapter 292. It is intended for informational purposes and should be adapted to meet the specific needs of the incorporating entity.
To form a corporation in New Hampshire, complete the following information and submit this document to the New Hampshire Secretary of State's Office.
Article I: Name of Corporation
The name of the corporation is _________________________. The name must comply with New Hampshire RSA Chapter 293-A:4.01, including the requirement for a corporate suffix such as "Incorporated," "Corporation," "Limited," or abbreviations thereof.
Article II: Purpose
The purpose for which this corporation is organized is _________________________. The statement of purpose must be compliant with New Hampshire RSA Chapter 292:2, and be sufficiently specific to inform the Secretary of State and the public of the types of activities the corporation intends to undertake.
Article III: Registered Office and Agent
The street address of the corporation's initial registered office is _________________________, and the name of its initial registered agent at that address is _________________________. This agent is legally authorized to receive service of process on behalf of the corporation.
Article IV: Shares
The corporation is authorized to issue _________________________ shares. Specify the class of shares and if there are multiple classes, the rights and preferences of each class should be described comprehensively.
Article V: Incorporator(s)
The name(s) and address(es) of the incorporator(s) initiating the creation of the corporation are:
- Name: _________________________ Address: _________________________
- Name: _________________________ Address: _________________________
Article VI: Duration
The corporation will exist perpetually unless a specific duration is listed here: _________________________.
Article VII: Directors
The number of directors constituting the initial board of directors is _________________________, and their names and addresses are as follows:
- Name: _________________________ Address: _________________________
- Name: _________________________ Address: _________________________
Article VIII: Bylaws
The initial bylaws of the corporation shall be adopted by the board of directors at their first meeting. The power to alter, amend, or repeal the bylaws is vested in the board of directors unless otherwise provided in the bylaws or the New Hampshire RSA.
Article IX: Amendment of Articles of Incorporation
The corporation reserves the right to amend or repeal any provision contained in these Articles of Incorporation in the manner now or hereafter prescribed by statute and these Articles of Incorporation.
Article X: Indemnification
The corporation shall indemnify any director, officer, employee, or agent of the corporation to the fullest extent permitted by the New Hampshire RSA Chapter 292:2, as it may be amended from time to time.
In witness whereof, the undersigned incorporator(s) have executed these Articles of Incorporation on this day of _________________________, 20____.
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Signature of Incorporator
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Printed Name of Incorporator
This template provides a basic outline and should be reviewed and completed in consultation with legal counsel to ensure compliance with current New Hampshire law and to address any additional legal and operational issues that may be relevant to the specific circumstances of the corporation being formed.