Delaware Dissolution — Section 276— - before beginning of business is a legal procedure that is used to dissolve a Delaware corporation before the start of its business operations. This type of dissolution is different from other dissolution procedures in that it is designed for companies that have not yet begun business operations. It is an administrative process that is initiated by filing a Certificate of Dissolution with the Delaware Secretary of State. The Certificate of Dissolution must be accompanied by a Certificate of Cancellation for the company's Certificate of Incorporation and any other documents that may be required. There are two types of Delaware Dissolution — Section 276— - before beginning of business: voluntary and involuntary. Voluntary dissolution is initiated by the company's board of directors or shareholder(s), while involuntary dissolution is initiated by the Delaware Secretary of State due to failure to comply with certain statutory requirements.