Form 4001

Definition

Form 4001 – Articles of Incorporation refers to the legal document required to establish a corporation. 

What is a Form 4001?

Articles of Incorporation serve as the foundational document outlining the structure, purpose, and regulations governing a corporation’s existence and operation, and is submitted to the relevant authority responsible for corporate registrations.

The form starts by collecting basic information about the corporation being established. This includes the proposed name of the corporation, its registered office address, and its intended business activities. Furthermore, it typically requires the names and addresses of the initial directors and officers of the corporation. These individuals are responsible for managing the corporation’s affairs and making decisions on behalf of the corporation.

To finalize the incorporation process, the Articles of Incorporation typically require a declaration by one or more of the incorporators or initial directors, confirming the accuracy and completeness of the information provided. 

Once completed, the Form 4001 is submitted to the relevant authority along with any required fees. Upon approval and registration, the corporation becomes a legal organization, separate and distinct from its shareholders, with the rights and obligations outlined in its Articles of Incorporation.

Example of a Form 4001

Form 4001 – Articles of Incorporation

Corporate name: XYZ Holdings Inc.

Registered office address: 123 Main Street, Toronto

Business activities: Investment holding company

Directors and officers:

• John Smith
• Address: 456 Maple Avenue, Toronto
• Position: Director and President

• Jane Doe
• Address: 789 Oak Street, Toronto
• Position: Director and Secretary

Registered agent:

• ABC Legal Services
• Address: 789 Elm Street, Toronto

Declaration:

We, the undersigned incorporators, declare that the information provided in these Articles of Incorporation is true and correct to the best of our knowledge.

Signed: [Signatures of John Smith and Jane Doe] Date: [Date]