Massachusetts General Laws ch. 170 sec. 3 – Change of corporate name
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Section 3. A corporation formed pursuant to section 2 may authorize, at a meeting duly called for the purpose, by vote of 2/3 of the shareholders present and voting a change of its corporate name. Within 60 days after any meeting at which such change has been authorized, articles of amendment, signed under the penalties of perjury by the executive officer and by the clerk, setting forth such change and the due adoption thereof, shall be delivered to the state secretary for filing.
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 170 sec. 3
- Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.