Articles of Incorporation Maine

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To form a corporation in Maine, you must file articles of incorporation. The form is customizable.

More information about corporate formation can be accessed through the website of the Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations.

The articles of incorporation must include the following information:

• Name of the corporation
• Type of entity
• Corporate mailing and street address
• Name, street, and mailing address of the registered agent
• Incorporator's name, street, and mailing address
• The number of shares* authorized by the corporation and their class, rights, and restrictions

*Maine does not require you to disclose the par value of the stock. Par value is the price at which a company's shares are initially offered for sale.