North Carolina!

 
   Corporate Name Endings
     * Must contain words "corporation", "incorporated", "company" or
       "limited" or an abbreviation corp., inc., co., or ltd. May not
       contain language stating or implying corporation is organized for
       purposes not permitted by the Act and its articles. Must be
       distinguishable from name of domestic, foreign, or non-profit
       corporation, or the reserved or registered name of a limited
       liability company or partnership.
       
   Articles of Incorporation Requirements
     * Director Information
          * Minimum Number - One or more.
          * Residence Requirements. - No provision.
          * Age Requirements - None.
          * Directors are not required to be listed in the articles of
            incorporation.
     * Officer Information
          * The officers are not required to be listed in the articles of
            incorporation.
     * Stock Information
          * No extra filing fees based on number of share or amount of
            par value.
       
   Yearly Requirements
     * Annual Statements
          * Domestic corporations and foreign corporations authorized to
            transact business in North Carolina must file an annual
            report with the Secretary of State within 60 days following
            the last day of the month in which the corporation was
            incorporated (or received a certificate of authority). Filing
            fee, $20.
     * Income Tax Rate - 
          * Income Tax Rate - The income tax rate is 6.9% in 2000 of net
            income allocated and apportioned to North Carolina. Payment
            must be made by March 15 (15th day of 3d month) to Secretary
            of Revenue.
          * A franchise tax is also assessed. The rate is $1.50 per $1000
            of issued and outstanding capital stock, surplus and
            undivided profits allocable to North Carolina. Minimum tax,
            $35.
       
   For more information on taxes, visit www.dor.state.nc.us/dor/