How to Amend Articles of Incorporation
To amend articles of incorporation, start by contacting the government agency that handles the incorporation of businesses where you live. You can do this by visiting an office, going to the agency’s website, or by calling the agency on the phone.
The specific process you must go through to amend articles of incorporation will depend on the agency where you live. Filing articles of incorporation is a key legal requirement for starting a corporation. It ensures compliance with state laws and regulations governing corporations.
An amendment is not necessary for most states to change names and addresses of directors or incorporators, etc. An amendment or other change notice must be filed with your state if the registered agent changes or the resident agent’s address changes.
Reasons for Amending Articles of Incorporation
The primary purpose of amendments is to ensure that your Articles of Incorporation accurately represent your company’s current structure and operations. By making amendments, you can align your legal documents with the reality of your business, maintaining compliance with state regulations. Changing articles often means agent names, operating business names, addresses, and stock information. Personnel changes are the most frequent cause.
Process of Amending Articles of Incorporation in Pennsylvania
To amend articles of incorporation in Pennsylvania, start by contacting the Pennsylvania Department of State. You can visit an office, go to their website, or call them. You will need to fill out paperwork and might need to pay a fee. Amendments are filed in the state of incorporation. If your entity is registered in other states, amendments might be needed there too.
If filing near the annual report time, you can make adjustments without additional fees. Submit paperwork to the Corporate and Partnership Registration Division for pre-processing. Shareholder approval is often needed for article changes. States have amendment procedures, so extra approval is sometimes unneeded.