Sec. 1. 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.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 28-12-2-1

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
(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.

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