South Dakota § 47-1A-202 - Articles of incorporation--Required provisions.

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§ 47-1A-202. Articles of incorporation--Required provisions.

The articles of incorporation shall set forth:

(1)    A corporate name for the corporation that satisfies the requirements of §§ 47-1A-401 to 47-1A-401.3, inclusive;

(2)    The number of shares the corporation is authorized to issue;

(3)    The street address of its principal office;

(4)    The information required by § 59-11-6; and

(5)    The name and address of each incorporator.

Source: SL 2005, ch 239, § 28; SL 2008, ch 275, § 31.

Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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