Incorporating in Indiana

For complete and current information concerning Indiana corporations you should go to the Indiana Secretary of State web site. The following is not an attempt to present all you need to know when forming a corporation in Indiana  but rather to call your attention to just some of the basic information and requirements you may want to know as you submit information to form your corporation.

The information herein is cited from the Indiana Secretary of State web site and related links. While we make every effort to ensure its accuracy, MaxFilings cannot and does not guarantee that all of the information is accurate or complete and/or current and it should therefore be independently verified.

Indiana corporation name:

The name of an Indiana corporation must contain the word "corporation", "incorporated", "company", or "limited", or an abbreviation thereof. The name must be distinguishable from the names of other businesses on the records of the Secretary of State's office and it cannot contain language that states or implies that the corporation is organized for any purpose other than that permitted by Indiana state law and its articles of incorporation.

Indiana corporation board of directors:

The board of directors of an Indiana corporation must consist of one or more individuals, with the number being specified in, or fixed in accordance with, the articles of incorporation or bylaws. Directors need not be residents of Indiana or shareholders of the corporation unless the articles of incorporation or bylaws so prescribe. The articles of incorporation or bylaws may prescribe qualifications for directors.

Indiana corporation officers:

An Indiana corporation has the officers described in its bylaws or elected or appointed by the board of directors in accordance with the bylaws or appointed by a duly elected or appointed officer in accordance with the bylaws. The corporation must have at least one officer. The corporation’s bylaws or board of directors shall delegate to one of the officers responsibility for preparing minutes of board of directors' and shareholders' meetings and for authenticating the corporation’s records. The same person may simultaneously hold more than one office in a corporation.

Indiana corporation shareholders’ and directors’ meetings:

An Indiana corporation must hold an annual shareholders’ meeting at a time stated in, or fixed in accordance with, the bylaws. Annual shareholders' meetings may be held in or out of Indiana at the place stated in, or fixed in accordance with, the bylaws. If no place is stated in, or fixed in accordance with, the bylaws, annual shareholders’ meetings shall be held at the principal office of the corporation. Special shareholders’ meetings must be held on call of the board of directors or the person(s) specifically authorized to do so by the corporation’s articles of incorporation or bylaws. Special shareholders’ meetings must also be held on demand of a specified percentage of the shareholders in accordance with Indiana law.

Regular and special meetings of the board of directors may be held in or out of Indiana.

Indiana taxes:

See the Indiana Department of Revenue web site.

Indiana Registered Agent:

Indiana corporations are required to have a registered agent in Indiana. By having MaxFilings provide you with a professional registered agent, you can be assured that all legal documents, tax documents, annual reports, and correspondence with the state and regulatory agencies will be handled promptly, professionally, and efficiently.

Start forming your corporation now:

If you’re ready to form an Indiana corporation with MaxFilings, you can start entering your information now. You’re under no obligation, and there is no charge until you actually place your order.

Incorporate in Indiana