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Closing a business involves the completion of several forms. If you were granted permission to do business by your state, you will probably have to send the state some form of notification that you are dissolving and that you have followed whatever state statutes there are regarding paying creditors and distributing profits. This can be accomplished with Articles of Dissolution and/or a Notice of Intent to Dissolve.
Some states also require that you notify creditors and notify the public of your dissolution. Even if your state statutes do not require it, it is a good idea to notify creditors and debtors of your imminent dissolution. Because form and filing requirements differ from state to state, it is prudent to seek advice from an attorney; however, familiarity with the following forms will help you prepare for attorney meetings.
1. Notice Of Dissolution General Notice Of [Corporation] [Partnership] [Limited Liability Company] Dissolution To: (insert name and address) Please be advised that the [corporation] [the partnership between (insert partner names)] [limited liability company between (insert member names)] known as (insert name of business), doing business at (insert address) will be dissolved by [shareholder and director resolution] [mutual consent of the partners] [[mutual consent of the members] [pursuant to the terms of the limited liability company agreement] [by reason of the death of (insert deceased member's name]] as of (insert dissolution date). All debts owed to the [corporation] [partnership] [limited liability company], and all claims against the [corporation] [partnership] [limited liability company], will be received by (insert name of the individual responsible for liquidation), at the business address set forth above. Dated: (insert date) (insert signatures of [corporate secretary][partners][limited liability members] Notice Of Dissolution Of A Business To Debtors And Creditors To: (insert name and address of creditor or debtor) Please be advised that the [corporation] [the partnership between (insert partner names)] [limited liability company between (insert member names)] known as (insert name of business), doing business at (insert address) will be dissolved by [shareholder and director resolution] [mutual consent of the partners] [[mutual consent of the members] [pursuant to the terms of the limited liability company agreement] [by reason of the death of (insert deceased member's name]] as of (insert dissolution date). 1. All claims against the assets of the [corporation] [partnership] [limited liability company] must be made in writing and include the claim amount, basis and origination date. 2. The deadline for submitting claims is (insert date reflecting the minimum number of days allowed pursuant to state statute). 3. Any claims that are not received by the [corporation][partnership][limited liability company] prior to the date set forth above will not be recognized. 4. Debtors are requested to pay all outstanding obligations no later than (insert number of days) days from the date of this notice. Payments should be made to (insert name of individual or entity designated to receive payment). 5. All claims and payments must be sent to (insert address). Dated: (insert date that notice is mailed) (insert signatures of [corporate secretary][partners][limited liability members] 2. Notice Of Intent To Dissolve A Corporation To the Secretary of State of (insert the name of the state where your corporation was incorporated): Pursuant to (insert the citation of the statute requiring notice), the undersigned corporation submits the following notice of intent to dissolve the corporation: 1. The name of the corporation is: (insert name of the corporation) 2. On (insert meeting date) the shareholders of the corporation unanimously adopted a resolution to begin dissolution of the corporation on (insert date). The resolution further sets forth the following:
3. The names and addresses of the corporate officers are: President: (insert name and address) Vice President: (insert name and address) Secretary: (insert name and address) Treasurer: (insert name and address) 4. The names and addresses of the corporate directors are: (insert name and address) (insert name and address) (insert name and address) (insert name and address) Dated: (insert date) (insert corporation name) By: (insert name and signature of President) (insert name and signature of Secretary) (obtain notarization if necessary) 3. LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ARTICLES OF DISSOLUTION Pursuant to (insert the citation of the statute requiring the filing of Articles of Dissolution) the undersigned Limited Liability Company adopts the following Articles of Dissolution for the purpose of dissolving: 1. The name of the limited liability company is: (insert name of company) 2. All debts, obligations, and liabilities been paid or discharged. 3. All remaining property and assets of (insert name of company) have been distributed among its Members in accordance with their respective rights and interest. 4. (insert name of company) elected to dissolve by written consent of all Members. A copy of the written consent to dissolve is attached and incorporated herein. 5. The names and addresses of the managers are: (insert name and address) (insert name and address) (insert name and address) (insert name and address) Dated: (insert date) (insert company name) By: (insert name and signatures of members) (obtain notarization if necessary) |
Get Legal Help Filing Your Articles of Dissolution
Closing a business is not nearly as simple as it may sound and involves various legal and fiscal obligations. If you have any questions about giving notice and filing your articles of dissolution, you may want to consider contacting a local business organizations lawyer who can answer your questions and guide you through the process of closing your business.