A dissolved limited liability company may file a certificate of termination with the Secretary of State. Form CD 415 may be used for this purpose. Use of this form is optional. A certificate of termination may also be drafted pursuant O.C.G.A.
A corporation that has issued shares and commenced business may dissolve by filing a Notice of Intent to Dissolve pursuant to O.C.G.A. 14-2-1403 and Articles of Dissolution pursuant to O.C.G.A. 14-2-1408. Form CD 410 and CD 412 may be used for this purpose.
Steps to Dissolve a Georgia Limited Liability Company? Hold a meeting with other LLC members to approve dissolution ing to the LLC's operating agreement. File a Certificate of Termination with the Georgia Secretary of State, either online or by mail.
To remove a member from your LLC, a withdrawal notice, a unanimous vote, or a procedure depicted in the articles of organization may entail. The member in question of removal may need to get compensated for his share of membership interests.
A certified copy of your Articles of Organization or Articles of Incorporation can be ordered by mail, in person or online, but we recommend online. Online orders are immediate. Normal processing by mail takes up to 48 hours, plus additional time for mailing, and costs $10, for up to 50 pages.
To obtain your Georgia Certificate of Authority, you will submit an Application for Certificate of Authority, along with required certificates or certified copies from your home state. You will need to appoint a registered agent in order for your filing to be approved.
Businesses that are incorporated in another state will typically apply for a Georgia certificate of authority. Doing so registers the business as a foreign entity and eliminates the need to incorporate a new entity. Operating without a certificate of authority may result in penalties or fines.
A certificate of authority is a document that provides states—other than the one in which your business is registered—all of a business's important information, including official name, owners' names, and legal status (limited liability company, corporation, limited partnership, etc.).
Online: Georgia's Secretary of State (SOS) will process online applications in about 7 to 10 business days. In Person: Filings submitted by mail or in person are processed in about 15 business days after receipt of paperwork by Georgia's SOS.