Articles Of Incorporation (Domestic Corporation) {CD-1}

FILE ONE ORIGINAL (Two if you want a filed stamped copy returned to you.)FILING FEE: $100 (profit) *Effective July 7, 2017 per WV Code 24759-1-2 . $25 (non-profit) ** Fee Waived for Veteran-owned and Young Entrepreneur corporationControl # **** The undersigned, acting as incorporator(s) according to the West Virginia Code 24731D-2-202 , adopt the **** following Articles of Incorporation for a West Virginia Domestic Corporation, which shall be perpetual. 1. The name of the West Virginia corporation shall be: [See Section 1. of the attached instructions pertaining to name requirements. This name is your official name and must be used in its entirety when in use unless a Trade Name (DBA) is registered with the Office of the Secretary of State, according to Chapter 47-8 of the West Virginia Code.] 2. The address of the principal office of the corporation will be: Located in the County of (required): Street: City: Street: State: Zip Code: The mailing address of the above location, if different, will be: 3. The physical address (not a PO Box) of the principal place of business in West Virginia, if any: Zip Code: State: City: Street: Zip Code: State: City: Located in the County of: Street: The mailing address of the above location, if different, will be: Zip Code: State: City:4. The name and address of the person (agent) to whom notice of process may be sent, if any, will be: Zip Code: State: City: Street: Name: County: County: CHECK BOX to indicate you've included one of the REQUIRED CORPORATE NAME ENDINGS (See instructions for name endings). 5. E-mail address where business correspondence may be received:West Virginia Secretary of State Business & Licensing Division Tel: (304)558-8000 Fax: (304)558-8381 Website: www.wvsos.gov Form CD-1 Rev. 12/2017 WEST VIRGINIA ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com b. Will the incorporation elect to be organized for purposes as a 223Benefit Corporation224 per West Virginia Code 24731F ? ONLY applicable to "FOR PROFIT" corporations; "NON-PROFIT" corporations CANNOT elect this status. c. Is the business a Scrap Metal Dealer?WEST VIRGINIA ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Page 26. Website address of the business, if any (ex: yourdomainname.com): 8. The corporation is organized as (check one below): FOR PROFIT 9. FOR PROFIT ONLY (capital stock must be issued for a profit corporation): The total value of all authorized capital stock of the corporation will be $ . (number of shares x $ value per share) The capital stock will be divided into shares at the par value of $ per share. (number of shares) ($ value) 10. a. The purpose for which this corporation is formed is as follows: *NOTE - "Professional" business organizations must attach to these Articles of Incorporation the Verification of Eligibility (Form VOE ) authorized by your professional state licensing board (see attached instructions and CHECK BOX below. [In the space below, describe the type(s) of business activity which will be conducted, for example, 223agricultural production of grain and poultry,224 223construction of residential and commercial buildings." Purpose may conclude with words 223205including the transaction of any or all lawful business for which corporations may be incorporated in West Virginia.224] Yes No [Proceed to 10c.] NON-PROFIT, NON-STOCK [If you plan to apply for 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, you will need to include specific language that is required by the IRS to be included in your Articles of Incorporation. Click here to complete the Articles of Incorporation with Non-Profit IRS Attachment (Form CD-1NP ), instead of completing this application.] b. Located in how many West Virginia counties? If "Yes"... a. How many businesses? 7. Do you own or operate more than one business in West Virginia? Yes No Decline to answer* Answer a. and b. below. Yes [If "Yes," you must complete the Scrap Metal Dealer Registration Form (Form SMD-1) and proceed to Section 11.] No [Proceed to Section 11.] Corporation will have NO MEMBERS. Corporation will have MEMBERS (See *NOTE below.)11. FOR NON-PROFIT ONLY (Check the statement thatapplies to your entity.): *NOTE: If the corporation has one or more classes of members, the designation of a class or classes is to be set forth in the articles of incorporation and the manner of election or appointment and the qualifications and rights of the members of each class is to be set forth in the articles of incorporation or bylaws. If this applies to your entity then you will need to attach a separate sheet listing the above required information, unless it will fit in the space provided below. [If "Yes," the corporation must be formed FOR PROFIT and the purpose(s) indicated in Section 10a. above must include a "general public benefit" as set forth in 24731F-3-301(a) of the West Virginia Code. Per 24731F-1-102(c) , 223general public benefit224 means 223a material positive impact on society and the environment taken as a whole, as measured by a third-party standard, from the business and operations of a benefit corporation."]. Professional business organizations: CHECK BOX indicating you have attached the state licensing board Verification of Eligibility (Form VOE) to these Articles if your profession meets the requirements as defined by Chapter 30 of the WV Code. See Section 10 of the attached instructions for a list of professions. Your application will be rejected if the VOE is not attached. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com Page 3WEST VIRGINIA ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 12. The name(s) and address(es) of the incorporator(s) is (You must list at least ONE incorporator; attach additional pages if necessary.): Name Address City State Zip Code a) b) 14. The number of acres of land it holds or expects to hold in West Virginia is: 15. Contact and Signature Information* (See below Important Legal Notice Regarding Signature): a. Contact person to reach in case there is a problem with filing: b. Print name of person who is signing articles of incorporation: Date: c. Signature of Incorporator: *Important Legal Notice Regarding Signature: Per West Virginia Code 24731D-1-129. Penalty for signing false document. Any person who signs a document he or she knows is false in any material respect and knows that the document is to be delivered to the secretary of state for filing is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars or confined in the county or regional jail not more than one year, or both. Important Note: This form is a public document. Please do NOT provide any personal identifiable information on this form such as social security number, bank account numbers, credit card numbers, tax identification or driver's license numbers. Phone:13. Is the organization a "veteran-owned" organization? Yes (If "Yes," attach Form DD214) NoPer WV Code 59-1-2(j) effective July 1, 2015, the registration fee is waived for entities that meet the requirements as a "veteran-owned" organization. See attached instructions to determine if the organization qualifies for this waiver. In addition, a "veteran-owned" entity will have four (4) consecutive years of Annual Report fees waived AFTER the organization's initial formation [see WV Code 59-1-2a(m) ]. CHECK BOX indicating you have attached Veteran Affairs Form DD214National Personnel Records Center Military Personnel Records 1 Archives Drive St. Louis, MO 63138 Toll free: 1-86-NARA-NARA or 1-866-272-6272 Phone: 314-801-0800 www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records Effective JULY 1, 2015, to meet the requirements for a 223veteran-owned224 organization, the entity filing the registration must meet the following criteria per West Virginia Code 24759-1-2a : 1. A 223veteran224 must be honorably discharged or under honorable conditions, and 2. A 223veteran-owned business224 means a business that meets one of the following criteria: o Is at least fifty-one percent (51%) unconditionally owned by one or more veterans; or o In the case of a publicly owned business, at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the stock is unconditionally owned by one or more veterans. You may obtain a copy of your Ve