Before the owners of a business can create their own policies and laws, and set up a Board of Governors, they must receive a Certificate of Incorporation or Authority from the state in which they are operating.
This document shows that a business has been authorized to carry out business activities.
It is usually issued by the State in which the company is operating. In Florida for instance, this document is issued by the Secretary of State for a little fee.
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