Documentation
Corporation
Primary source: Articles of Incorporation
Alternative sources: Bylaws, Letter of Authority
* Meeting minutes can be accepted if accompanied by either Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws
A business structure that limits the personal liability of its owners
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Sole Proprietorship
Active status page if owner's whole name is not included in business name
A company or group of people authorized to act as a single entity and recognized as such in law
Corporation
LLC
Primary source: LLC Operating Agreement
Alternative sources: Certificate of Organization (ID Only), Certificate of Formation (WA Only)
* IF obtaining Certificate of Formation, must also obtain either the Initial or annual report
A legal agreement between two or more people to work together in a business and share in its profits and losses
Partnership
Partnership
Partnership Agreement
A group organized for purposes other than generating profit and in which no part of the organization's income is distributed to its members, directors, or officers
Non-Profit
Non-Profit Corporation
Primary sources: Articles of Incorporation, Letter of Authority, Meeting Minutes
Alternative sources: Bylaws, Letter from Union on letterhead, C1/C1PC