This article was co-authored by Michael R. Lewis. Michael R. Lewis is a retired corporate executive, entrepreneur, and investment advisor in Texas. He has over 40 years of experience in business and finance, including as a Vice President for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. He has a BBA in Industrial Management from the University of Texas at Austin.
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Articles of Incorporation is the document that a business files with its home state in order to become a corporation. [1] X Research source The articles include general information about the business such as its name, address, and the names of the officers. Sometimes, there may be a need for a corporation to amend or change the information contained within the Articles of Incorporation, such as when there's a change of address. The rules and procedures for amending the Articles may vary slightly from state to state, but generally remain the same throughout the United States.