Texas Withdrawal Notice of Assumed Name
Overview of this form
The Withdrawal Notice of Assumed Name is a legal document required in Texas for individuals or businesses wishing to officially withdraw their use of an assumed name. This notice informs the public and relevant authorities that the business is no longer operating under the stated assumed name, effectively releasing the signers from any liabilities associated with the business after the withdrawal date. Unlike other business forms, this specific certificate solely focuses on the discontinuation of the assumed name usage.
Key components of this form
- Certificate of Withdrawal section with business and owner details.
- Area for signatures of all withdrawing owners.
- Notice of non-liability for debts incurred after the withdrawal date.
- Notary acknowledgment to certify the identities of the signatories.
- Information on previous filings related to the assumed name.
Situations where this form applies
This form should be used when the owners of a business decide to cease operations under an assumed name in Texas. Scenarios that may prompt the use of this form include business dissolution, selling the business, or changing the business name altogether. Timely filing of this withdrawal notice ensures there are no ongoing liabilities associated with the old assumed name.
Who can use this document
- Business owners who have previously registered an assumed name in Texas.
- Partners or co-owners who are withdrawing from a business.
- Individuals seeking to protect themselves from future liabilities associated with the assumed name.
Completing this form step by step
- Fill in the names and addresses of all individuals withdrawing from the assumed name.
- Provide the name and address of the business being abandoned.
- Specify the date when the original assumed name was filed.
- Sign and date the document in front of a notary public.
- Submit the completed form to the County Clerk's office in the area where the business was registered.
Does this document require notarization?
Yes, this form must be notarized to be legally valid. The notarization process ensures that the identities of the signers are verified and the document is executed properly. US Legal Forms offers integrated online notarization, providing a secure video call with a notary public, available twenty-four hours a day.
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Mistakes to watch out for
- Failing to notarize the document, which can invalidate the withdrawal.
- Not including all the names of owners who are withdrawing, leading to possible legal complications.
- Missing the filing deadline, resulting in extended liabilities under the assumed name.
- Inaccurately stating the business name or address, causing issues with official records.
Why complete this form online
- Accessibility to complete and download the form at your convenience.
- Ability to easily edit the document to accommodate various business structures.
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The entity must: Take the necessary internal steps to wind up its affairs.Submit two signed copies of the certificate of termination.Unless the entity is a nonprofit corporation, attach a Certificate of Account Status for Dissolution/Termination issued by the Texas Comptroller.Pay the appropriate filing fee.
How to Transfer a Business Name Obtain a transfer of business name form. You can find this at your secretary of state's office.Determine the transfer/registration fee via the website. Complete the form correctly.Sign and date the form.Mail the completed form and payment to the secretary of state's office.
To withdraw or cancel your foreign Texas Corporation in Texas, you provide the completed Form 608, Certificate of Withdrawal of Registration in duplicate to the Secretary of State by mail, fax or in person.
Simply filing an Assumed Name Certificate or ?dba? does not authorize you to use the name in violation of someone else's rights to the name. It does not prevent anyone else from using the name in Texas commerce. It does not prevent the Secretary of State from filing a new entity with that name as its legal name.
Complete and submit Form 05-359, Request for Certificate of Account Status to Terminate a Taxable Entity's Existence in Texas or Registration (PDF), or request the certificate online using Webfile.
An assumed name certificate must include a stated term or duration for the filing, which cannot exceed 10 years from the date of filing. The certificate expires at the end of the stated term or 10 years from the date of filing.
The certificate expires at the end of the stated term or 10 years from the date of filing. If the registrant decides to continue using the same assumed name, a new assumed name certificate must be filed prior to the expiration of the current certificate.
Attachment Screen ? Certificate of Account Status: A certificate of termination must be accompanied by a certificate of account status from the Comptroller of Public Accounts indicating that all taxes under Title 2 of the Tax Code have been paid and that the entity is in good standing for the purpose of dissolution/
