Incorporating in Mississippi

For complete and current information concerning Mississippi corporations you should go to the Mississippi Secretary of State web site. The following is not an attempt to present all you need to know when forming a corporation in Mississippi 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 Mississippi Secretary of State web site, and 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.

Mississippi corporation name:

A Mississippi corporation name must contain the word "corporation," "incorporated," "company" or "limited," or an abbreviation thereof or words or abbreviations of like import in another language. The name cannot contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for a purpose other than that permitted under Mississippi state law. Except as may be authorized under state law, a corporate name must be distinguishable upon the records of the Mississippi Secretary of State from other business entities’ names registered or reserved by the state.

Mississippi corporation board of directors:

Except as provided for under state law, each corporation must have a board of directors consisting of one or more individuals, with the number specified in, or fixed in accordance with, the articles of incorporation or bylaws. The articles of incorporation or bylaws may prescribe qualifications for directors who need not be residents of Mississippi or shareholders of the corporation unless the articles of incorporation or bylaws so prescribe. 

Mississippi corporation officers:

A Mississippi corporation shall have the offices described in its bylaws or designated by the board of directors in accordance with the bylaws. The board of directors may elect individuals to fill one or more the corporation’s offices or a duly authorized officer may appoint one or more officers as may be authorized by the bylaws or the board of directors. Each officer shall have the authority and perform the duties set forth in the bylaws or, to the extent consistent with the bylaws, the duties prescribed by the board of directors or by direction of an officer authorized by the board of directors to prescribe the duties of other officers. The bylaws or the board of directors shall delegate to one of the officers responsibility for preparing minutes of the meetings of directors and shareholders and for maintaining and authenticating the corporation’s records. One individual may simultaneously hold more than one office in the corporation.  

Mississippi corporation shareholders’ meetings:

Unless directors are elected by written consent in lieu of an annual meeting as permitted by state law, a corporation shall hold an annual meeting of shareholders at a time stated in, or fixed in accordance with, the bylaws; provided, however, that if a corporation's articles of incorporation authorize shareholders to cumulate their votes when electing directors, as provided under the law, directors may not be elected by less than unanimous written consent. Annual shareholders' meetings may be held in or out of Mississippi 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. 
 
A corporation shall hold a special meeting of shareholders on call of its board of directors or the person or persons authorized to do so by the articles of incorporation or bylaws; or unless the articles of incorporation provide otherwise, if shareholders having at least ten percent (10%) of all the votes entitled to be cast on an issue proposed to be considered at the proposed special meeting sign, date and deliver to the corporation one or more written demands for the meeting describing the purpose or purposes for which it is to be held. Special shareholders' meetings may be held in or out of Mississippi at the place stated in or fixed in accordance with the bylaws. If no place is stated or fixed in accordance with the bylaws, special meetings shall be held at the principal office of the corporation
 
Mississippi corporation board of directors’ meetings:

A Mississippi corporation’s board of directors may hold regular or special meetings in or out of Mississippi. 

Mississippi taxes:
Visit the Mississippi State Tax Commission web site.

Mississippi Registered Agent:

Mississippi corporations are required to have a registered agent in Mississippi. 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.

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Incorporate in Mississippi