Incorporation Records
/ɪnˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən rɛkərdz/
Definitions
- (n.) Official documents filed with government authorities detailing the formation and establishment of a corporation.
The incorporation records include the articles of incorporation and initial bylaws.
- (n.) Archives maintained by a state or jurisdiction that preserve corporate formation documents for public inspection.
Researchers accessed the incorporation records at the state archives to verify the company's founding date.
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- incorporation records
- incorporation record
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Commentary
Incorporation records are critical for verifying corporate legitimacy and often form the basis for both legal compliance and historical research.
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