Every business owner wants success for their company. Sometimes, the only way to do this is to make certain changes. When this happens, a company owner must understand the process that the state has set to prevent any issues.
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Connecticut requires all businesses to inform the state if they make any major changes to the items originally listed in the articles. An amendment is necessary for all changes in the Articles of Incorporation/Organization.
The need to file an amendment may happen due to various reasons. Generally, you will have to do this if your company makes major changes that have something to do with the formal entity structure of the business.
A. Changing The Company Name –
If you think that your LLC should change its company name, you have to go through a legal process to formalize this decision. Fill out the amendment form and submit it to the Secretary of State. To avoid encountering problems in the future, you may also have to update the company name on all state and government records.
Corporations that want to do business using a new name will have to file an amendment. Additionally, you will also need to update the records of the corporation with the state and government.
B. Changing Members Of The Business –
There are various ways of changing the members or managers of a Connecticut LLC. First, you can do this by filing an amendment. An alternative is to file an Interim Notice of Change of Manager or Member. Another way of doing this is to make the changes in the annual report of the LLC.
Connecticut requires corporations to report all of the officers and directors. If there are any changes, you can file an amendment. You can also choose to submit an Interim Notice of Change of Officer/Director. Another alternative is to update the information on the annual report of your corporation.
C. Changing Address Related To The Business –
The address of your LLC is a way for the state to contact your company. Thus, you have to make sure the state is aware if you ever move your office. To change the principal office and/or mailing address of your LLC, you can file a Connecticut amendment. You can also make changes using the Change of Business Address form or update the address when you file the annual report.
To make sure that your corporation receives all legal documents, you have to keep the state updated about your office and mailing addresses. If there are any changes, you have to file an amendment. If you make the change before the deadline for the annual report, you can update the information there. Another way of changing the address is to file a Change of Business Address form.
D. Changing Contact Information –
The state has to have a way to reach your LLC. That is why you have to make sure that the contact information of your Connecticut LLC is well-documented with the state. Connecticut requires LLCs to have a registered agent. This individual/company will receive all legal documents on behalf of the LLC. If there are any changes on information related to the registered agent, inform the state using the Change of Agent form.
Your corporation must be accessible. To ensure this, you have to report to the state any changes in the contact information of your company. You also need to remember that the state needs to be up-to-date about your registered agent since the individual/company receives all legal documents on behalf of your corporation. If there are any changes, file a Change of Agent form.
E. Changing The Number Of Shares That A Corporation Is Authorized To Issue – Connecticut LLCs are not authorized to issue shares. So this change only applies to corporations. If your Connecticut corporation wants to make changes to the number of authorized shares and par value, you have to file an amendment. Doing this will legalize and formalize your decision.
