What do I do if I received a notice from a private company named Business Filings Division soliciting to file termination documents for my business entity?
The Secretary of State’s office has been advised that letters are being sent to California corporations directing them to submit $495 and a completed form to a private company named Business Filings Division in order to dissolve their business entity. (See example.) (pdf ~155KB) A similar letter is being sent to California limited liability companies. The letter/form does not meet the requirements of the California Corporations Code, and a corporation cannot delegate the obligation to have the Certificate of Election to Wind Up and Dissolve and the Certificate of Dissolution signed and verified by the shareholders, members, officers or directors of the corporation. Additionally, the Certificate of Election to Wind Up and Dissolve and the Certificate of Dissolution must be submitted to the California Secretary of State’s office for filing. Please note there is no filing fee associated with either document. If you do intend to terminate your business entity, please refer to our Forms, Sa
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