What are the steps involved in altering the structure of an entity?
It's a complex process to change your business entity from a corporation to an LLC (or vice versa). This is a summary:
The process of transitioning from a Corporation to an LLC:
- Make sure you have the shareholders' approval before converting.
- The Articles of Conversion should be submitted to the state's Secretary of State's office for filing. The conversion has been officially requested in his document.
- After approval of the Articles of Conversion, dissolve the corporation.
- File the Articles of Organization with the new state to form the LLC.
- Move all assets and liabilities from the corporation to the newly created LLC.
- Inform all stakeholders, including employees, clients, and vendors, about the modification.
- A new employer identification number and other licenses are required, which includes a new bank account.
Converting an LLC into a Corporation:
- Acquire approval from the LLC members for the conversion.
- File the Articles of Incorporation by submitting them to the Secretary of State's office in your state.
- Once the articles of incorporation are approved, the LLC should be dissolved.
- File the necessary documents with the state to form the corporation.
- Transfer all possessions and obligations from the LLC to the new company.
- Inform all parties involved about the change.
- A new employer identification number and other licenses are required, which includes a new bank account.