Overview of Amending Articles of Incorporation in Michigan
To amend articles of incorporation in Michigan, file a Certificate of Amendment with the Bureau. Reasons for changing include name, purpose, or address updates.
Reviewing Existing Articles
Thoroughly reviewing existing Articles is crucial before amending. Pay attention to details needing changes.
How to Amend a Michigan Corporation
To amend a Michigan corporation, file a Certificate of Amendment with LARA. Use optional forms from their website or draft your own if you include required information. Submit one original amendment by mail with a check payable to “State of Michigan”. Include corporation name and ID number.
Governance and Amendments for Nonprofits
Two Michigan statutes govern amendment processes. The Nonprofit Corporation Act covers amending Articles of Incorporation. The Condominium Act covers amending Master Deed, Bylaws, and Subdivision Plan. First mortgagee approval is required in seven instances.
Overview of Amending Articles of Incorporation in North Carolina
To amend your North Carolina articles of incorporation, you just need to submit form B-02, Articles of Amendment, Business Corporation to the North Carolina Secretary of State, Corporations Division (SOS) by mail, in person, or online. The process to formalize these changes is achieved with a document known as Articles of Amendment. Changes made to your Articles of Organization or Articles of Incorporation will need to be submitted to your Secretary of State.
Filing North Carolina Articles
Submitting Documents The physical address is 2 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601, which is located directly across from the State Capitol Building.
Corporate Governance and Amendments
The bylaws of a corporation will specifically describe how you go about amending the Articles of Incorporation. Review them thoroughly so that you fully understand the process involved in proposing and enacting the amendment.
Compliance and Importance of Amendments
Articles of Amendment can be mailed to the office of your Secretary of State or filed online. Filing online can help expedite the process but may come at an added cost depending on your state. Only shareholders entitled to vote need approve the change to the articles, and in some states, the shareholders do not even need to approve the change to the articles.