articles of incorporation

  

Definition

US term for the basic legal document which, similar to the UK's memorandum of association, gives birth to a corporation. Together with the certificate of incorporation (corporation's 'birth certificate') it constitutes the charter that gives the corporation an independent existence as a legal entity. Also called articles of formation or articles of organization.

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