Steps to Dissolve a Business in North Dakota
- Step 1: Make the decision to dissolve your business. Consider discussing this with partners or legal counsel.
- Step 2: Hold a formal vote among members to approve the dissolution.
- Step 3: File a certificate of dissolution with the North Dakota Secretary of State’s office.
Dissolving a Nonprofit in North Dakota
- Convene a board meeting to authorize dissolution.
- Review bylaws.
- File Articles of Dissolution with details. Seek legal guidance.
Tax Implications and Benefits of Dissolving a Business
- It’s important to resolve outstanding tax and financial obligations before filing the Certificate of Dissolution.
- Dissolution costs involve legal expenses for the vote to dissolve and steps to commence dissolution.
- Tax implications provide benefits for 2023 dissolution.
To dissolve a business:
- File Articles of Dissolution with the state. Use Articles of Dissolution by Organizers if no contributions or unpaid debts. Or, file a Notice of Dissolution.
Dissolving can take weeks to months depending on meeting requirements and clearing obligations. Failure to comply can increase costs.
Articles of Dissolution formally dissolve an LLC so it ceases to exist. These must be submitted online.
Benefits of dissolving an LLC include no more personal liability for debts. Downsides include the loss of business, brand, reputation. Tax write-offs can benefit members.