The Missouri Articles of Incorporation of A For Profit Corporation is a document that is filed with the Missouri Secretary of State in order to officially create a for-profit corporation. It is a legal document that outlines the purpose, structure, and management of the business. The document must include the name of the corporation, its purpose, its type of business, the address of its registered office, the name and address of each incorporated, and the number of shares being issued. The articles must also include the name of the registered agent, the name and address of the initial directors, and the number of shares to be authorized. There are two types of Missouri Articles of Incorporation of A For Profit Corporation: standard and professional. Standard articles of incorporation are used to create a basic for-profit corporation, while professional articles of incorporation are more complex and provide additional details and protections for the business. Both types of articles must be signed by the incorporated or incorporates and filed with the Missouri Secretary of State. Once the articles have been approved, the for-profit corporation is officially formed.