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Figure 28.4Promoters Do PreliminaryPreformation WorkArticles ofIncorporationSTEPS IN THEINCORPORATIONPROCESSThe incorporation processmust be followed to create alegally formed corporation.What term is used todesignate a legally formedcorporation?Statutory AgentAppointedArticles Filed with Secretaryof State (Filing Fees Paid)Articles Approved bySecretary of State andCharter IssuedOrganizationalMeeting HeldAdoption/Novation ofPreformation ContractsSome or all of the directors may be shareholders. Depending on the sizeof the company, there can be from one to about 35 directors. The boardelects a chairman to speak for it. The directors, in turn, elect the topofficers of the corporation to manage the company and carry out theboard’s policies and decisions. Officers can be members of the board,or they may be hired employees.Chapter 28: Forming and Financing a Corporation 613

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