In order for a business to become a corporation, it has to file an Articles of Incorporation in its home state.General information about the business is included in the articles.When there is a change of address, there may be a need for a corporation to amend or change the information contained within the articles.The rules and procedures for amending the articles are the same in the United States.
Step 1: Take a look at your corporation's by-laws.
You can amend the Articles of Incorporation with the help of the corporation's bylaws.If you want to fully understand the amendment's process, review them thoroughly.
Step 2: You should schedule a meeting with the board.
The board of directors will need to approve your change to the Articles of Incorporation.If you schedule a meeting with the board, they can vote on the change.Before scheduling a vote, you should get advice from influential board members.They are more likely to support the change if they are involved in the creation of it.
Step 3: The change must be created.
The wording of the proposed change to the Articles of Incorporation will be created by either you or someone you trust.Before giving it to the board for a vote, be sure to review it thoroughly.Don't use language that is different from what's already in the Articles of Incorporation.It should be presented as a rule.It's a good idea to get the input of an attorney who specializes in corporate law when you're submitting a change to the Articles of Incorporation.
Step 4: At the board meeting, make sure that there is at least one person present.
It's almost certain that the board meeting will need a quorum before important business can be done.You need enough board members to vote on the amendment.
Step 5: The board meeting is a good place to propose an amendment.
Discuss the reasons for the change at the board meeting.Every board member has a chance to give feedback.
Step 6: The amendment should be voted on in a formal way.
The number of board members who must consent to an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation will be dictated by your bylaws.If enough people approve of the amendment, you can proceed to the next step.
Step 7: Prepare the change.
The Secretary of State's website can be used to find out where your business is located.There's usually a link to "corporate forms" or wording to that effect.If you want to amend the Articles of Incorporation, you need to download the form that's a template.
Step 8: The amendment needs to be filed with the Secretary of State.
It's easier to do it by mail than it is in person.The process will cost money.The Secretary of State's website should tell you how much it costs.Send the check with the amendment.
Step 9: Attach the amendment to the original articles
This is where you change the language to the original articles.You can add it to the book as a page.It's part of your records now.