A look at what corporate kits have traditionally included, how a modern digital records package differs, and the documents in Corp USA's Digital Corporate Records Package.
Bylaws
Signature
Organizational Minutes
Signature
Stock Issuance
Signature
Banking Resolution
Signature
Compliance Guide
Signature
For decades, a "corporate kit" meant a physical package: a padded binder with tabbed dividers, a metal embossing seal with the corporation's name, a set of blank or pre-printed stock certificates, and sample forms for bylaws and minutes. The binder became the corporation's minute book, where signed documents were filed over the years.
Many corporations still keep a binder, but the parts have become less essential. Most states no longer require a corporate seal, many allow uncertificated shares, and generic sample forms still had to be filled in and adapted to the company's state and ownership.
A digital records package focuses on the documents themselves rather than the binder. Instead of blank templates, the documents are prepared from your corporation's details and delivered as PDFs you can sign, store and share with a bank or advisor. They form the starting core of a digital corporate records book.
| Traditional physical kit | Digital records package | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Binder with tabbed dividers and sample forms | Customized PDFs prepared from your details |
| Delivery | Physically shipped | Instant ZIP download after checkout; nothing is shipped |
| Storage | One physical location | Digital files you can store, back up and share |
| Signatures | Forms filled in and signed by hand | Signature-ready documents to print and sign or sign as your practice allows |
| Seal and certificates | Often included an embossing seal and stock certificates | Not included; many states no longer require a seal and many allow uncertificated shares |
The package is 11 customized corporate governance PDFs prepared from the details you provide — your state, directors, officers and share structure. It is delivered instantly after checkout as a ZIP containing 1 combined PDF plus 11 individual signature-ready PDFs. Nothing is physically shipped, and it is available for corporations in all 50 states. The documents named on the store include:
Bylaws are the corporation's internal rulebook, covering shareholder and board meetings, officers, shares, records and amendments. A customized set reflects your state and governance choices rather than generic defaults.
When the articles of incorporation don't name the first directors, the incorporator signs a written action appointing them. It's the bridge between filing with the state and having a board that can act.
The board's first actions — adopting bylaws, electing officers, authorizing shares and banking — are typically recorded in a unanimous written consent. This is often the most important document in a new minute book.
A board resolution authorizes issuing shares to the founders, stating the number of shares and the consideration received. It is the record that underpins your stock ledger entries.
Banks commonly ask for a resolution authorizing the corporation to open accounts and naming who may sign. Having one ready simplifies opening a separate business account.
A plain-language overview of the ongoing formalities a corporation typically keeps up — meetings or consents, records, state filings and separation of finances.
A practical list of what to do after your documents are signed, such as obtaining an EIN, opening a bank account and calendaring recurring filings.
A summary of who the directors, officers and shareholders are and how the shares are allocated, useful as a quick reference when banks or advisors ask.
All documents use signature-ready formatting. The store shows a watermarked sample preview of finished pages before purchase.
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Price shown at checkout on corporatekit.corpusa.net (currently a one-time $49 at time of writing).
11 customized corporate governance PDFs, including customized bylaws, an incorporator action, initial organizational minutes, a stock issuance resolution, a banking resolution, a compliance guide, a next steps checklist and a founder/ownership summary.
Instantly after checkout as a ZIP download containing 1 combined PDF and 11 individual signature-ready PDFs.
No. The package is fully digital. There is no binder, seal or printed certificate to ship.
Yes. The package is available for corporations in all 50 states and is prepared from the state and other details you provide.
No. Corp USA is a document preparer, not a law firm, and the package is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.
This is general information, not legal advice. See our disclaimer.