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HomeCorporations Code§ 5035 Corporate Formation Documents

§ 5035 Corporate Formation Documents

Corporations Code·California
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§ 5035 Corporate Formation Documents

Key Takeaways

  • •This law talks about what 'articles' means for a company.
  • •'Articles' are the main papers that start a company and any changes to them.
  • •It includes the first papers, updates, and big changes to those papers.

Example

You start a lemonade stand and write down the rules for how it will run.

Those rules are like the 'articles' for your lemonade stand. If you change the rules later, those changes are also part of the 'articles'.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 5035 Corporate Formation Documents

“Articles” includes the articles of incorporation, amendments thereto, amended articles, restated articles, and certificates of incorporation. (Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 567.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Articlesarticles of incorporationamendmentsamended articlesrestated articlescertificates of incorporation

Related Statutes

  • § 12225 Corporate Articles Definitions
  • § 7132 Corporate Articles Optional Provisions
  • § 10003 Religious Corporation Formation Requirements
  • § 10004 Corporate Articles Custom Provisions
  • § 10010 Corporation Sole Amendment Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 5035.
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