Does a corporation need to file its Articles of Incorporation every year?

Filing Articles of Incorporation is a one-time requirement for a corporation, marking the formal creation of the corporation as a legal entity. This document typically includes essential information such as the corporation's name, purpose, and structure, and is submitted to the state where the corporation is formed. Once filed and approved, the corporation does not need to resubmit these articles each year.

Subsequent reports, such as annual reports or statements of information, may be required by some states to update or confirm certain details like the names of directors or registered agents, but these are separate from the initial Articles of Incorporation. Thus, the requirement to file Articles of Incorporation is not an annual obligation, making it a one-time requirement.