Fill and Sign the Articles of Incorporations Form 100 Rhode Island

How to complete the form: 1. State the name of the corporation. Your entity name must be distinguishable from any name on file in this office. The name must include “corporation,” “company,” “incorporated,” “limited,” or one of these abbreviations: “inc.,” “co.,” “corp.,” or “ltd.” You may check name availability on our website; however, this does not ensure the name will still be available upon filing. In addition, check yes or no to indicate if this is a close corporation pursuant to RIGL 7-1.2-1701 . 2. State the total number of shares the corporation will have the authority to issue. Incorporators may include any additional provisions relating to authorized shares in the space provided. Corporations formed with less than 75 million authorized shares shall pay the minimum filing fee of $230.00. Contact this office or see RIGL 7-1.2-1602 for more information. 3. State the name of the registered agent. The registered agent is an individual or entity that will accept all legal service for this entity. The agent must be a Rhode Island resident or entity qualified to do business in this state. A Rhode Island street address is required, NOT a P.O. Box. In addition to all legal service of process, other important correspondence from the state will be sent to this address. 4. All Rhode Island business corporations have a perpetual (ongoing) existence until the corporation is formally dissolved with this office. All corporations are organized to conduct any lawful business. 5. State any additional provisions agreed upon by the incorporators that you would like to include in the Articles of Incorporation. This is optional . 6. State the names and addresses of each incorporator. The incorporator is the responsible party who forms the entity. Incorporator duties can be found in RIGL 7-1.2-201 . 7. Check “Date received” unless you prefer that the Articles go into effect at a later date than when the form is received in this office. Any later date must be within 90 days of filing. 8. ALL Incorporators MUST sign and date the form. How to confirm your filing: Entity records are retrievable and viewable through our website. Successful filings will NOT result in a mailed confirmation. Filings that cannot be processed will be posted online and then returned. To confirm your submission and obtain evidence of your filing: • Go to our Corporate Database • Enter the name or ID number of your entity and click “Search” • Click on the link to your entity record, scroll down, select “All Filings” and then “View Filing” • Identify desired type of filing and click on “PDF” under “Files” to view and print the record • Filing rejections can be viewed online, via the Rejected Filings Viewer on our website. How to pay the filing fee: The minimum filing fee is $230, payable either in person via cash, credit card, or check at the Business Services Division, or by mail to the Business Services Division via check made payable to the RI Department of State. Unless the corporation has more than 75 million authorized shares, the minimum filing fee applies. Contact our office for further information. Instructions for Filing Articles of Incorporation for a Domestic Business Corporation Section 7-1.2-202 of the General Laws of Rhode Island, 1956, as amended The attached form is designed to meet minimal statutory filing requirements pursuant to the relevant statutory provision. This form and the information provided are not substitutes for the advice and services of an attorney and/or tax specialist. State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Department of State - Business Services Division This legal document should be typed. All illegible documents will be REJECTED. How to maintain your status: The corporation is responsible for filing an annual report each calendar year, excluding the year of incorporation, between January 1 and March 1. A courtesy reminder will be mailed to the registered agent prior to January 1 of each year. Be sure to follow up with your registered agent concerning the filing of this report. Failure to file an annual report or maintain a registered agent/office may result in the revocation of the Certificate of Incorporation pursuant to RIGL 7-1.2-1310 . Every entity registered with the RI Department of State - Business Services Division will have filing requirements with the Rhode Island Division of Taxation , even if no business is conducted within Rhode Island for a particular year. Your business may require additional licensing. Please visit our website for further information. FORM 100 - Revised: 11/2017 All filings are public records under RIGL 38-2-1 , et seq. This means all information is available to the public by a variety of methods including, without limitations, inspections at our office, telephone inquiries and electronically through our online database. The undersigned, acting as incorporator(s) of the corporation under RIGL 7-1.2-202, adopt(s) the following Articles of Incorporation for such corporation: 1. The name of the corporation is: Is this a close corporation pursuant to RIGL 7-1.2-1701 of the General Laws, 1956, as amended? Yes No 2. The total number of shares which the corporation has the authority to issue is: (Unless otherwise stated, all authorized shares are deemed to have a nominal or par value of $0.01 per share.) Total Authorized Shares Class of Stock \ Par Value Per Share (Number of Shares) \ _____________________________ _____________________________ \ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ \ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ \ _____________________________ If you desire, you may include a statement of all or any of the designations and the power , preferences, and rights, including voting rights, and the qualifications, limitations, or restrictions of them which are permitted by the provisions of RIGL 7-1.2. State any provisions here ( optional): Check the box to indicate an attachment 3. The name and address of the initial registered agent/office in Rhode Island is: Agent Name Street Address (NOT a P.O. Box) City/Town StateZip Code 4. The corporation has the purpose of engaging in any lawful business, and shall have perpetual existence until dissolved or terminated in accordance with RIGL 7-1.2. STAMP FOR SECRETARY OF STATE USE ONLY STAMP FOR SECRETARY OF STATE USE ONLY RHODE ISLAND State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Department of State - Business Services Division Articles of Incorporation DOMESTIC Business Corporation Filing Fee: $230.00 minimum MAIL TO: Division of Business Services 148 W. River Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02904-2615 Phone: (401) 222-3040 Website: www.sos.ri.gov FORM 100 - Revised: 11/2017 5. Additional provisions, if any, not inconsistent with RIGL 7-1.2 which the incorporators elect to have set forth in these Articles of Incorporation: Check the box to indicate an attachment 6. The name and address of each incorporator is: Name Address City/Town StateZip Code Name Address City/Town StateZip Code Name Address City/Town StateZip Code 7. Date when these Articles of Incorporation will be effective: CHECK ONE ONLY BOX Date received (Upon filing) Later effective date (Date must be no more than 90 days from the date of filing) ___________________________ Under penalty of perjury, I/we declare and affirm that I/we have examined these Articles of Incorporation, including any accompanying attachments, and that all statements contained herein are true and correct. Type or Print Name of Incorporator Date Signature of Incorporator Type or Print Name of Incorporator Date Signature of Incorporator Type or Print Name of Incorporator Date Signature of Incorporator If you have any questions, please call us at (401) 222-3040, Monday through Friday , between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., or email corporations@sos.ri.gov . FORM 100 - Revised: 11/2017 SIGN DOCUMENT HERE SIGN DOCUMENT HERE SIGN DOCUMENT HERE If you have any questions, please call us at (401) 222-3040, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., or email corporations@sos.ri.gov . FORM 100 - Revised: 11/2017 State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Department of State - Business Services Division Filer Contact Information Name: Date: Proposed Entity Name: Street Address: City: State:Zip Code: Email Address: Phone Number: In the event our office needs more information in order to complete the filing of this document, we ask for the filer’s contact information. All fields are REQUIRED.