incorporator

incorporator

A business incorporator signs the company formation documents.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • One who incorporates: "incorporator" refers to a person or entity that forms or establishes a legal corporation, typically by preparing and filing the necessary documents with the appropriate government authority.
    • A member of a corporation: In a broader sense, it can also mean a member or founder of an incorporated body or organization.
Usage Examples
  • (The person who formally created the corporation.)
  • (Each founding member provided startup funds.)
Advanced Usage

  • "as an incorporator": in the capacity of someone who incorporates.

    • She acted as the sole incorporator for the nonprofit organization. (She was the only person who legally formed the nonprofit.)

  • "the rights of an incorporator": the legal privileges or duties held by the person who establishes a corporation.

    • The incorporator has the right to appoint the first board of directors. (The founder can select initial leadership.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Incorporate (verb): to form a legal corporation; to include as part of a whole.

    • They decided to incorporate their business to limit liability. (They formed a legal corporation.)

  • Incorporated (adj): formed into a legal corporation.

    • The incorporated company is registered with the state. (The corporation is legally recognized.)

  • Incorporation (noun): the process of forming a legal corporation.

    • The incorporation of the firm took three weeks. (The legal formation process.)
Synonyms
  • Founder: a person who establishes an organization or institution.
  • Organizer: a person who arranges and sets up a group or entity.
  • Promoter: a person who initiates and facilitates the formation of a corporation (often used in business contexts).
Related Idioms
  • "to be the moving force behind incorporation": to be the primary person driving the establishment of a corporation.
    • He was the moving force behind the incorporation of the local charity. (He was the main advocate for forming the charity.)
Additional Notes
  • Legal context: In corporate law, an incorporator is typically the person who signs the articles of incorporation and files them with the state. In many jurisdictions, the incorporator may be different from the initial directors or shareholders.