What document is filed with the state official when a business is incorporated?

The document filed with the state official when a business is incorporated is the Articles of Incorporation. This form is essential in establishing a corporation as it outlines key details such as the corporation's name, its purpose, the number of shares it is authorized to issue, and the address of its registered office. The filing of the Articles of Incorporation is a legal requirement that brings the corporation into existence under state law.

The Articles of Organization is typically associated with limited liability companies (LLCs) rather than corporations. A Business License is a different type of document, usually required to legally operate a business but does not serve the purpose of incorporation. The Company Charter can be a term used interchangeably in some contexts but is not the standard term for the formal document required to establish a corporation.