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Articles of incorporation--Required provisions.

SDCL § 47-1A-202
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47-1A-202. Articles of incorporation--Required provisions. The articles of incorporation shall set forth: (1) A corporate name for the corporation that satisfies the requirements of §§ 47-1A-401 to 47-1A-401.3, inclusive; (2) The number of shares the corporation is authorized to issue; (3) The street address of its principal office; (4) The information required by § 59-11-6; and (5) The name and address of each incorporator. SL 2005, ch 239, § 28; SL 2008, ch 275, § 31.
Source: South Dakota Legislature (sdlegislature.gov)URL: https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/47-1A-202Fetched: 10/20/2026

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