What is an incorporator?

An incorporator is an individual or entity responsible for filing the necessary documents to create a corporation. Incorporators are often listed in the articles of incorporation and may be required to sign the document, declaring their intent to form the corporation.

Incorporators are typically the initial organizers of the corporation and may also be the initial directors or shareholders. They play a crucial role in the formation of the corporation by preparing and filing the necessary paperwork with the state in which the corporation will be incorporated.

Incorporators may also be responsible for appointing the initial board of directors, adopting bylaws, and securing any necessary licenses or permits for the corporation to operate legally. Once the corporation is formed, the incorporators may have little ongoing involvement in the day-to-day operations of the corporation, but they are still considered the founding members of the entity.