1. A foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this state shall obtain an amended certificate of authority from the secretary of state if it changes:

(1) Its corporate name;

Terms Used In Missouri Laws 351.578

  • 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.
  • State: when applied to any of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" includes such district and territories. See Missouri Laws 1.020

(2) The period of its duration; or

(3) The state or country of its incorporation.

2. The requirements of section 351.576 for obtaining an original certificate of authority apply to obtaining an amended certificate under this section.