2011 Indiana Code
TITLE 28. FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
ARTICLE 12. FORMATION OF BANKS, TRUST COMPANIES, AND BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS
CHAPTER 2. ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
IC 28-12-2Chapter 2. Articles of Incorporation
IC 28-12-2-1
Articles of incorporation; contents
Sec. 1. The articles of incorporation must set forth the following:
(1) A corporate name for the corporation that satisfies the requirements of IC 28-12-3.
(2) The number of shares the corporation is authorized to issue.
(3) The street address of the corporation's principal office in Indiana.
(4) The name and address of each incorporator, unless the articles of incorporation are articles of conversion or articles of restatement under IC 28-13-14-14.
(5) The amount of capital with which the corporation will begin business.
(6) The names and addresses of the individuals who are to serve as the initial directors.
(7) The maximum number of directors.
(8) The purpose or purposes for which the corporation is organized.
(9) The effective date of the articles of incorporation.
As added by P.L.14-1992, SEC.162. Amended by P.L.192-1997, SEC.26; P.L.141-2005, SEC.24.
IC 28-12-2-2
Permissible elements
Sec. 2. The articles may set forth other provisions not inconsistent with law.
As added by P.L.14-1992, SEC.162.
IC 28-12-2-3
Omission of corporate powers
Sec. 3. The articles of incorporation need not set forth any of the corporate powers of the corporation.
As added by P.L.14-1992, SEC.162.
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