The Articles of Incorporation General Stock Form (Form ARTS-GS) and the Articles of Organization (Form LLC-1) have been revised. Most notably, the revised forms clarify the requirements for listing an individual agent versus requirements when listing a commercial agent. To
California – Changes to Secretary of State Forms
The following California Secretary of State forms for the business division have been reformatted and amended: Form S&DC-INS Statement and Designation by Foreign Insurer Corporation, Form S&DC-PC Statement and Designation by Foreign Professional Corporation, Form ARTS-PB-501(c)(3) Nonprofit corporation public benefit
California – Dissolution Period Established
Beginning March 1, 2017, the California Franchise Tax Board has an ongoing list giving notice to nonprofit corporations of their risk of being administratively dissolved or surrendered. Once posted, the corporation has 60 days to take the necessary actions before
California – Single Authentication Certificate
Effective January 1, 2017, the California Secretary of State’s office will issue single Authentication Certifications in place of either an Apostille or Certificate depending on the country of destination. This document certifies the authenticity of the signature of the official
California – LLC Voting Power
Effective January 1, Bill 1722 amends Limited Liability Company requirements such that the vote of 50% or more of the voting interests of the members of an LLC is required in order to dissolve the company. http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/15-16/bill/asm/ab_1701-1750/ab_1722_bill_20160722_chaptered.html
California – Articles of Incorporation Amended
The Articles of Incorporation of a General Stock Corporation has been reformatted to include tips and clarification for filing. The revised form can be found below. http://www.sos.ca.gov/business-programs/business-entities/forms
California – Digital Signatures
Effective January 1, 2017, Bill 2296 goes into effect regarding electronic signatures. The bill clarifies that a digital signature may be used to satisfy electronic signature requirements as stated in the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act. http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/15-16/bill/asm/ab_2251-2300/ab_2296_bill_20160819_chaptered.html
California – Digital Signatures
Effective January 1, 2017, Bill 2296 goes into effect regarding electronic signatures. The bill clarifies that a digital signature may be used to satisfy electronic signature requirements as stated in the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act. http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/15-16/bill/asm/ab_2251-2300/ab_2296_bill_20160819_chaptered.html
California – LLC Statement of Information Revision
A new version of the Limited Liability Company Statement of Information (Form LLC-12) has been issued. The option to select that no changes have been made is no longer available on that form. A new form (Form LLC-12NC) has been
California – Bill to Change Compliance Deadline
The Assembly Committee on Banking and Finance proposed a switch in April 2015 to align Statement of Information due dates with federal fax filing deadlines by entity type. The current due dates are based on an entity’s date of formation.