08-462 (Rev. 01/07/2013) Articles of Incorporation Instructions ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Domestic Cooperative Corporation AS 10.15.350 Filing Fee: $250.00 INSTRUCTIONS (Please retain for your records): Refer to Alaska Statutes 10.15.350. If you need assistance in completing your filing, it is advised that you seek legal counsel. Please be aware that this filing will become public information. ARTICLE 1: Name of Corporation The corporate name must contain the word 223cooperative224 or be an abbreviation of the word. The name must be distinguishable upon the record. To search the availability of the legal name of the corporation in the State of Alaska go to the Corporations Section at www.commerce.alaska.gov/occ and select Search Corporations Database. ARTICLE 2: Duration Provide the period of duration. Duration is the life expectancy of the corporation and may be a specific future date of less than 100 years. If there is no expected end date, select the 223perpetual224 box, indicating the corporation plans to transact business uninterrupted for an undeterminable amount of time. ARTICLE 3: Disclosure of Corporate Purposes A cooperative may be organized under the chapter for any lawful purpose, expect for the purpose of banking or insurance or the furnishing of electric or telephone service. In addition to purpose, also you may opt include the NAICS code where indicated. NAICS code may not conflict with the purpose listed. A complete list of NAICS codes is available online under the Corporations Section at www.commerce.alaska.gov/occ . ARTICLE 4: Registered Agent The registered agent of this domestic cooperative corporation must be an individual who is a resident of Alaska, or a corporation (excluding LLC, LP and LLP) registered and in good standing with this office. The registered agent is statutorily responsible for receiving and forwarding processes, notices, or demands on to the last known address of the entity. A corporation may not act as its own registered agent. A physical address and a mailing address in the State of Alaska must be given. ARTICLE 5: Membership Specify if the cooperative is organized with or without membership stock; select the appropriate box. Indicate the amount of the membership fee in the box provided. List the limitations, if any, on transfer of a membership. Note: If the cooperative has membership stock it must complete Article 6. ARTICLE 6: Membership Stock Indicate the number and par value, if any, of membership stock and the limitations upon transfer, if any, State of Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing CORPORATIONS SECTION PO Box 110806 Juneau, AK 99811-0806 Phone: (907) 465-2550 Fax: (907) 465-2974 Website: www.commerce.alaska.gov/occ American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com 08-462 (Rev. 01/07/2013) Articles of Incorporation Instructions application to the classes of membership stock. ARTICLE 7: Capitol Stock Indicate the number and par value, if any, of capitol stock. If more than one class of stock is authorized, indicate the designation, preferences, limitations, and relative rights of each class. ARTICLE 8: Stock Limitations If there are any limitations to the right to acquire or recall membership or capitol stock, please indicate this in the box provided. ARTICLE 9: Distribution of Assets Indicate the basis of distribution of assets in the event of dissolution or liquidation. ARTICLE 10: Directors Provide the name and mailing address of the initial board of directors that will serve until the first annual meeting of the members or until their successors are election to take office. There must be at least three (3) initial directors. ARTICLE 11: Incorporators Provide the names and address of the Incorporators (at least three) who are a natural person of the age of 19 years or more. Signatures of the Incorporators The printed names and signatures of the Incorporators (at least three) who are natural persons of the age of 19 years or more. Mail the Articles of Incorporation and the $250.00 filing fee in U.S. dollars to: State of Alaska, Corporations Section, PO Box 110806, Juneau, AK 99811-0806 STANDARD PROCESSING TIME for complete and correct applications submitted to this office is approximately 10-15 business days. All applications are reviewed in the date order they are received. To file your application online for immediate processing, visit our website at: www.commerce.alaska.gov/occ . ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Professional License: For information regarding what professions require a Professional License, statutes, how to obtain a Professional License, and/or the expiration date if you already have a Professional License, go to the Professional License Section of our website at www.commerce.alaska.gov/occ . Business License: For the privilege of engaging in a business in the State of Alaska, a Business License is required for a new entity. For information regarding business licenses, statutes, and how to obtain a Business License, go to the Business License Section of our website at www.commerce.alaska.gov/occ . Alaska Corporate Net Income Tax Every corporation earning gross income from sources within the state, except for those corporations that are specifically exempted, must file a corporation net income tax return. Contact the Alaska Department of Revenue, Tax Division, PO Box 110420, Juneau, Alaska, 99811-0420, telephone number (907) 465-2320 for more information. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com 08-462 (Rev. 01/07/2013) Page 1 of 3 State of Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing CORPORATIONS SECTION PO Box 110806 Juneau, AK 99811-0806 Phone: (907) 465-2550 Fax: (907) 465-2974 Website: www.commerce.alaska.gov/occ DO NOT STAMP ABOVE THIS BOX Office Use Only CORP ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Domestic Cooperative Corporation AS 10.15.350 $250.00 Filing Fee Pursuant to Alaska Statutes 10.15.530, the undersigned cooperative applies for a Certificate of Incorporation and, for that purpose, submits the following articles: ARTICLE 1: Name of the cooperative must contain the word 223cooperative224 or be an abbreviation of the word. ARTICLE 2: Provide the period of duration, or 223life expectancy224 of the corporation (check box if perpetual): Duration: // Perpetual ARTICLE 3: Indicate the purpose of the corporation (may include 223any lawful224). The NAICS code is optional: Purpose: NAICS code: ARTICLE 4: Registered agent name and address (must include a physical and mailing address in Alaska): Name: Physical address: City: AK Zip Code: Mailing address: City: AK Zip Code: ARTICLE 5: Provide the appropriate membership information: The cooperative is organized without membership stock. The cooperative is organized with membership stock. Amount of membership fee: $ American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com 08-462 (Rev. 01/07/2013) Page 2 of 3 List the limitations, if any, on transfer of a membership: Attach an additional sheet if necessary. ARTICLE 6: List the number of authorized shares of membership stock, if any: # of Membership shares Class Series Par value # of Membership shares Class Series Par value List the limitations upon transfer applicable to the classes of capitol stock: Attach an additional sheet if necessary. ARTICLE 7: List the number of authorized shares of capitol stock, if any: # of Authorized shares Class Series Par value # of Authorized shares Class Series Par value If one or more class of stock is authorized, list the designation, preferences, limitations, and relative rights of each class. Attach an additional sheet if necessary. ARTICLE 8: Indicate any limitations on the right to acquire or recall stock: Attach an additional sheet if necessary. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com 08-462 (Rev. 01/07/2013) Page 3 of 3 ARTICLE 9: Indicate the basis of distribution of assets in the event of dissolution or liquidation: Attach an additional sheet if necessary. ARTICLE 10: The names and mailing addresses of the initial directors of the cooperative (must be at least 3): Title Name Mailing address City State ZIP code Attach an additional sheet if necessary. Please do not include confidential informat