FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE DIVISION OF CORPORATIONS INSTRUCTIONS FOR NOT FOR PROFIT ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION The following are instructions, a cover letter and sample articles of incorporation pursuant to Chapter 617, Florida Statutes (F.S.) NOTE: THIS IS A BASIC FORM MEETING MINIMAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FILING ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION. The Division of Corporations strongly recommends that corporate documents be reviewed by your legal counsel. The Division is a filing agency and as such does not render any legal, accounting, or tax advice. If you intend to apply for IRS federal tax exemption as a charitable organization, your articles of incorporation must contain a required purposed clause and a dissolution of assets provision. Valuable information on 501 (c) (3) qualification is on the IRS website, www.irs.gov. It includes sample articles of incorporation. Click the "charities and Nonprofits" link and then the Life Cycle of a Public Charity link. Chapter 496, F.S., requires charitable organizations or sponsors intending to solicit contributions from the public in the state of Florida to register annually with the Division of Consumer Services. They may be reached at (850) 488-2221 or 1-800-435-7352 for more information. A preliminary search for name availability can be made on the Internet through the Division's records at www.sunbiz.org. Preliminary name searches and name reservations are no longer available from the Division of Corporations. You are responsible for any name infringement that may result from your corporate name selection. Pursuant to Chapter 617.0202, F.S., the articles of incorporation must set forth the following: Article I: The name of the corporation must include a corporate suffix such as Corporation, Corp., Incorporated, or Inc.; "Company" or "Co." may not be used as a corporate suffix by a nonprofit corporation. The principal place of business and mailing address of the corporation. The principal address must be a street address. The mailing address, if different, can be a P.O. Box address. Article II: CR2E006 (09/16) American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com Article III: Article IV: Article V: The specific purpose or purposes for which the corporation is organized. A general statement of "any and all lawful business" will not be sufficient. The manner in which the Directors are elected or appointed. The names, address and titles of the Directors/Officers (optional) When naming Directors, 3 must be listed. The names of officers/directors may be required to apply for a license, open a bank account, etc. The name and Florida street address (P.O. Box NOT acceptable) of the initial Registered Agent. The Registered Agent must sign in the space provided and type or print his/her name below signature accepting the designation as Registered Agent. The name and address of the Incorporator. The Incorporator must sign in the space provided and type or print his/her name below signature. The "incorporator" is the person who prepares and signs the Articles of Incorporation and then submits them for filing to the Division of Corporations. The function of the incorporator usually ends after the corporation is filed. Article VI: Article VII: An Effective Date: Add a separate article if applicable or necessary: An effective date may be added to the Articles of Incorporation, otherwise the date of receipt will be the file date. (An effective date can not be more than five (5) days prior to the date of receipt or ninety (90) days after the date of filing). Important Information About the Requirement to File an Annual Report All Florida Not- For-Profit Corporations must file an Annual Report yearly to maintain "active" status. The first report is due in the year following formation. The report must be filed electronically online between January 1st and May 1st. The fee for the annual report is $61.25. "Annual Report Reminder Notices" are sent to the e-mail address you provide us when you submit this document for filing. To file any time after January 1st, go to our website at www.sunbiz.org. ********************************************************************************** The fee for filing a not for profit corporation is: Filing Fee $35.00 Designation of Registered Agent $35.00 $8.75 (plus $1 per page for each page over 8, not to exceed a Certified Copy (optional) maximum of $52.50). Certificate of Status (optional) $8.75 (Make checks payable to Department of State) Mailing Address: Department of State Division of Corporations P.O. Box 6327 Tallahassee, FL 32314 (850) 245-6052 Street Address: Department of State Division of Corporations Clifton Building 2661 Executive Center Circle Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850) 245-6052 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com COVER LETTER Department of State Division of Corporations P. O. Box 6327 Tallahassee, FL 32314 SUBJECT: (PROPOSED CORPORATE NAME ­ MUST INCLUDE SUFFIX) Enclosed is an original and one (1) copy of the Articles of Incorporation and a check for : $70.00 Filing Fee $78.75 Filing Fee & Certificate of Status Filing Fee & Certified Copy $78.75 $87.50 Filing Fee, Certified Copy & Certificate ADDITIONAL COPY REQUIRED FROM: Name (Printed or typed) Address City, State & Zip Daytime Telephone number E-mail address: (to be used for future annual report notification) NOTE: Please provide the original and one copy of the articles. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com In compliance with Chapter 617, F.S., (Not for Profit) ARTICLE I NAME The name of the corporation shall be: _________________________________________________________________________ ARTICLE II PRINCIPAL OFFICE Principal street address: ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Mailing address, if different is: _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ARTICLE III PURPOSE The purpose for which the corporation is organized is: _______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________