Business Entity Changes

Articles of amendment to the articles of incorporation can be filed to:

 1. Change the corporate name;

 2. Modify language in the articles of incorporation (as permitted under Kentucky Revised Statute); and/or

 3. Increase or decrease the total number of authorized shares;

Articles of amendment for a business corporation must comply with KRS 271B.10-060 and articles of amendment for nonprofit corporations must comply with KRS 273-267. 

Filing fees are set by statute.

A business corporation can merge with another corporation, a limited liability company, or a limited partnership.  KRS 271B.11-010; KRS 271B.11-080.  Nonprofit corporations can merge with another nonprofit corporation.  KRS 273.277.  Both types of mergers are formally accomplished by the filing of articles of merger with the Secretary of State.  Forms are not furnished for articles of merger.  Filing fees are set by statute.

When a corporation wishes to cease doing business, articles of dissolution can be filed with the Secretary of State if authorized by statute.  Articles of dissolution for a business corporation must comply with KRS 271B.14-030, and articles of dissolution for a nonprofit corporation must comply with KRS 273.313.  Article of Dissolution forms are available for download.  Click here to download articles of dissolution forms.  Filing fees are set by statute.