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Articles of Incorporation - Washington Nonprofit Corporation is a legal document that was released by the Washington Secretary of State - a government authority operating within Washington.
Q: What is the purpose of the Articles of Incorporation?
A: The purpose of the Articles of Incorporation is to legally establish a nonprofit corporation in Washington.
Q: What information is included in the Articles of Incorporation?
A: The Articles of Incorporation include details such as the name of the nonprofit corporation, its purpose, the registered agent's name and address, and the names of the initial directors.
Q: Can the name of the nonprofit corporation be changed later?
A: Yes, the name of a nonprofit corporation can be changed later by filing an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation.
Q: Can the purpose of the nonprofit corporation be changed later?
A: Yes, the purpose of a nonprofit corporation can be changed later by filing an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation.
Q: Can a nonprofit corporation engage in profit-making activities?
A: No, a nonprofit corporation's purpose is to serve the public or a particular charitable, educational, religious, or scientific cause, and it is not allowed to engage in profit-making activities for its own benefit.
Q: Can a nonprofit corporation distribute its assets to its directors or members?
A: No, a nonprofit corporation's assets must be used for its exempt purposes and cannot be distributed to its directors or members.
Q: Do I need to include the nonprofit corporation's bylaws with the Articles of Incorporation?
A: No, the nonprofit corporation's bylaws are separate documents and do not need to be filed with the Articles of Incorporation.
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