(1) The articles of incorporation must set forth:
- (a) A corporate name for the corporation that satisfies the requirements of s. 607.0401;
- (b) The street address of the initial principal office and, if different, the mailing address of the corporation;
- (c) The number of shares the corporation is authorized to issue;
- (d) If any preemptive rights are to be granted to shareholders, the provision therefor;
- (e) The street address of the corporation's initial registered office and the name of its initial registered agent at that office together with a written acceptance as required in s. 607.0501(3); and
- (f) The name and address of each incorporator.
(2) The articles of incorporation may set forth:
- (a) The names and addresses of the individuals who are to serve as the initial directors;
(b) Provisions not inconsistent with law regarding:
1. The purpose or purposes for which the corporation is organized;
2. Managing the business and regulating the affairs of the corporation;
3. Defining, limiting, and regulating the powers of the corporation and its board of directors and shareholders;
4. A par value for authorized shares or classes of shares;
5. The imposition of personal liability on shareholders for the debts of the corporation to a specified extent and upon specified conditions; and
- (c) Any provision that under this act is required or permitted to be set forth in the bylaws.
- (3) The articles of incorporation need not set forth any of the corporate powers enumerated in this act.
History.--s. 17, ch. 89-154; s. 138, ch. 90-179; s. 5, ch. 93-281.