Corporate Charter Tennessee

To form a corporation in Tennessee, you must file a corporate charter, known as articles of incorporation in most states. The form is customizable.

More information about corporate formation can be accessed through the website of the Tennessee Secretary of State.

The corporate charter 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 and address
• The aggregate number of shares* authorized by the corporation

*In Tennessee, the state does not require you to disclose the par value of the stock or their class, rights, and restrictions.