Articles of Incorporation are the cornerstone of a new business, serving not only as a legal document but also as a statement of intent as to how the business will operate going forward. The legal aspect will include company name, registered address, founding date, directors, information on shares, etc. The articles of incorporation can also act in the same way as the constitution of a country; guiding the ethos and approach of the company. Organisations which are not businesses (eg: NGOs and not-for-profit entities), may also require articles of incorporation.

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