Delaware Incorporation Checklist

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1 Delaware Incorporation Checklist Document 1066C Access to this document and the LeapLaw web site is provided with the understanding that neither LeapLaw Inc. nor any of the providers of information that appear on the web site is engaged in rendering legal, accounting or other professional services. If you require legal advice or other expert assistance, you agree that you will obtain the services of a competent, professional person and will not rely on information provided on the web site as a substitute for such advice or assistance. Neither the presentation of this document to you nor your receipt of this document creates an attorney-client relationship.

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2 DELAWARE INCORPORATION CHECKLIST This checklist summarizes information required for a typical Delaware incorporation. Compiling this information early will make the incorporation process move more quickly. General Information 1. Corporate name: (Note: Delaware corporations must include any of the following words in a corporate name: "association" "company" "limited" "corporation" "club" "fund" "union" "foundation" "society" "incorporated" "institute" "syndicate" or abbreviation thereof) Acceptable alternatives or variations: 2. Should the preferred or other available corporate name be reserved? Yes No Should the name be reserved in any foreign states? Yes No If yes, which states? 3. Office/business address: 4. Name and business address of agent for service of process: REGISTERED AGENT NAME ADDRESS LeapLaw recommends National Registered Agents, Inc. as a registered agent service company. NRAI offers the most comprehensive suite of registered agent and entity management services available anywhere. Services are available in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and in most International Jurisdictions. NRAI offers the most competitive rates and in most instances can provide substantial savings over your existing service with an upgrade in responsiveness and service. To learn more about NRAI services, contact either NRAI or NRAI Affiliate Network members. 5. Nature/description of business: 6. Should a law firm serve as incorporator? Yes No Name and address of incorporator:

Corporate name: (Note: Delaware corporations must include any of the following words in a corporate name: "association" "company" "limited" "corporation" "club" "fund" "union" "foundation" "society"

3 Authorized Stock 7. Classes and/or series of stock, par value of each class or series, and the number of shares of stock authorized for each class of series: (NOTE: Maximum stock is 3,000 shares, $.01 par value for the minimum annual franchise tax fee of $30.) CLASS/SERIES OF STOCK PAR VALUE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED Common stock SHARES Directors 8. Initial Number of Directors: (Note: Delaware corporations may have one director.) 9. Directors names, business addresses, and residential addresses: Name Business Address 2

series: (NOTE: Maximum stock is 3,000 shares, $.01 par value for the minimum annual franchise tax fee of $30.

4 Officers 18. Officers names, titles, business addresses: (NOTE: Corporation must have at least a president, secretary and treasurer.) NAME TITLE BUSINESS ADDRESS President Secretary Treasurer Fiscal Year End 11. Month and day of fiscal year end: Annual Meeting 12. Date of annual meeting to be fixed by directors? Yes No If no, date of annual meeting: Stockholders 13. Stockholder information: STOCKHOLDER NAME, ADDRESS AND SSN/EIN TYPE OF STOCK NUMBER OF SHARES CONSIDERATION PAID 3

) NAME TITLE BUSINESS ADDRESS President Secretary Treasurer Fiscal Year End 11.

5 Bank Account 14. Name of bank and account number (if known): If no bank is specified, a general vote may be included in the initial directors vote authorizing officers to open a bank without naming a specific bank. Foreign Qualifications 15. Will this company be qualified in other states? Yes No If yes, which states? Federal Identification Number 16. Should a federal identification number be obtained? Yes No If yes: Date business started or acquired: Number of employees expected in the next 12 months: Principal activity of business: Principal line of merchandise sold or products produced: Date first wages will be paid: Name, title and social security number of person signing the SS-4: Company phone and fax numbers: 17. S Corporation? Yes No S Corporation Status (NOTE: Home addresses and social security numbers of the stockholders are needed to file IRS Form 2553.) 4

Foreign Qualifications 15. Will this company be qualified in other states? Yes No If yes, which states? Federal Identification Number 16. Should a federal identification number be obtained?

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include use of our address for other company, financial, state and governmental purposes. Delaware Registered Agents & Incorporators, L.L.C. 19 Kris Court Newark, Delaware 19702 302-733-0600 (phone) 1-866-499-9099 (toll free) 302-733-0150 (fax) Thank you for your interest in our services. In