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Form ARTS-CL Articles of Incorporation of a Close Corporation - California
What Is Form ARTS-CL?
This is a legal form that was released by the California Secretary of State - a government authority operating within California. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
FAQ
Q: What is ARTS-CL?
A: ARTS-CL is the abbreviation for the Articles of Incorporation of a Close Corporation.
Q: What is a close corporation?
A: A close corporation is a type of corporation with limited shareholders and more flexible management.
Q: What is the purpose of the Articles of Incorporation?
A: The Articles of Incorporation establish the existence of the corporation and outline its basic structure and purpose.
Q: Who can use the ARTS-CL form?
A: The ARTS-CL form is specifically designed for Close Corporations in California.
Q: What information is required in the ARTS-CL form?
A: The form requires information such as the name of the corporation, the purpose of the corporation, the names and addresses of the initial directors, and the number of authorized shares.
Q: Is there a fee for filing the ARTS-CL form?
A: Yes, there is a filing fee that must be paid when submitting the form.
Q: Can the information in the ARTS-CL form be changed after filing?
A: Yes, certain information can be amended or updated through a separate filing with the Secretary of State.
Form Details:
- Released on April 1, 2017;
- The latest edition provided by the California Secretary of State;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Quick to customize;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
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