(a) The articles of incorporation must set forth:
- (1) a corporate name for the corporation that satisfies the requirements of IC 23-1-23-1 (before its repeal) or IC 23-0.5-3 ;
- (2) the number of shares the corporation is authorized to issue;
- (3) the street address of the corporation's initial registered office in Indiana and the name of its initial registered agent at that office; and
- (4) the name and address of each incorporator.
(b) The articles of incorporation may set forth:
- (1) the names and addresses of the individuals who are to serve as the initial directors;
(2) provisions not inconsistent with law regarding:
- (A) the purpose or purposes for which the corporation is organized;
- (B) managing the business and regulating the affairs of the corporation;
- (C) defining, limiting, and regulating the powers of the corporation, its board of directors, and shareholders;
- (D) a par value for authorized shares or classes of shares; and
- (E) the imposition of personal liability on shareholders for the debts of the corporation to a specified extent and upon specified conditions; and
- (3) any provision that under this article is required or permitted to be set forth in the bylaws.
- (c) The articles of incorporation need not set forth any of the corporate powers enumerated in this article.
As added by P.L.149-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.118-2017, SEC.9.