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Certificate of Incorporation

Official state document proving a corporation's legal existence.

Added: March 24, 2026
Applicable: US, UK, CA, AU

Detailed Explanation

A Certificate of Incorporation is a legal document issued by a state government (or Companies House in the UK) once a company has successfully filed its Articles of Incorporation. It serves as the company's 'birth certificate,' proving its legal existence and authority to conduct business. This document is required for opening corporate bank accounts, applying for loans, and entering into major contracts.

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#incorporation#legal entity#formation#compliance

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