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B Corp Articles of Incorporation serve as the charter document for organizations seeking to formally establish themselves as benefit corporations in the United States. This document is essential when founders want to create a for-profit entity that legally protects their mission to create positive social and environmental impact alongside financial returns. The Articles must comply with state-specific benefit corporation legislation and include specific provisions about public benefit purposes, stakeholder considerations, and transparency requirements. Used during initial company formation, this document forms the legal foundation for B Corp certification and ongoing compliance with benefit corporation standards.

1. Article I - Name: Official corporate name and B Corp designation

2. Article II - Purpose: General purpose and specific public benefit purpose

3. Article III - Registered Office and Agent: Official address and registered agent information

4. Article IV - Stock Structure: Authorized shares and classes of stock

5. Article V - Directors: Board structure and governance provisions

6. Article VI - Benefit Director: Designation and duties of benefit director

7. Article VII - Stakeholder Interests: Consideration of stakeholder interests in decision-making