Articles Amendment

Authorized share capitalalso known as "authorized stock," "authorized shares," or "authorized capital stock"refers to the maximum number of shares a company is legally allowed to issue or offer based on its corporate charter.A company's authorized share capital will not increase without shareholder approval.

Depending on the state in which the business is incorporated, unanimous agreement from all the shareholders may be required to change the articles of incorporation. Most states have changed this older, common law rule, and now only require a majority of shareholders to agree to change the articles of incorporation.

The easiest way to amend the Articles is to draft, adopt, and file a Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation. For a name change only, the Secretary of State offers a simple form that can be used. A Certificate of Amendment may be appropriate for minor other changes.

To increase the authorised share capital, first, convene a Board Meeting by providing notice to the Director. At the Board Meeting, obtain approval from the Board of Directors for increasing authorised share capital.

Check your bylaws and state law. First, review your company's bylaws to see what steps you must take to change the articles. Have the board of directors vote on the proposed changes. Hold a shareholder vote, if necessary. Prepare and file an amendment form.

The number of authorized shares of Preferred Stock or Common Stock may be increased or decreased (but not below the number of shares thereof then outstanding) by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority in voting power of the stock of the Corporation entitled to vote generally in the election of directors,

There are two ways to increase the capital stock of a company: By creating new shares or issuing new shares. Increasing capital stock through reserves or profits. Balance and Audit.

Certificate of Increase of Capital Stock signed by majority of the directors and certified by Chairman and Corporate Secretary of the stockholders meeting. Treasurer's Affidavit certifying the increase of capital stock, the amount subscribed and the amount received as payment thereto.

Check your bylaws and state law. First, review your company's bylaws to see what steps you must take to change the articles. Have the board of directors vote on the proposed changes. Hold a shareholder vote, if necessary. Prepare and file an amendment form.