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Corporate Dissolution

Articles of Dissolution

Preparing Articles of Dissolution manually requires gathering corporate records, verifying authorization requirements, ensuring state-specific compliance, and carefully drafting each section to avoid filing rejections. Attorneys spend hours cross-referencing incorporation documents, board resolutions, and shareholder approvals while navigating varying state requirements and formatting standards.

Automation ROI

Time savings at a glance

Manual workflow3.5 hoursAverage time your team spends by hand
With CaseMark12 minutesDelivery time with CaseMark automation
EfficiencySave 18.8x time with CaseMark

The Problem

Preparing Articles of Dissolution requires meticulous attention to state-specific requirements, precise corporate governance documentation, and careful verification of shareholder approval procedures. Manual drafting is time-consuming and errors can result in filing rejections, processing delays, or potential challenges to the dissolution's validity.

The CaseMark Solution

CaseMark automates the entire dissolution document preparation process by analyzing your corporate records, extracting required information, and generating state-compliant Articles of Dissolution. Our AI ensures all statutory requirements are met, voting thresholds are properly documented, and execution formalities are correctly addressed.

Key benefits

How CaseMark automations transform your workflow

Generate state-compliant dissolution certificates in under 10 minutes

Automatically extract corporate information from incorporation documents

Ensure proper board and shareholder authorization language

Eliminate formatting errors and missing required fields

Reduce drafting time by 95% compared to manual preparation

What you'll receive

Document Title and Filing Jurisdiction
Corporate Information (Name, Incorporation Date, File Number)
Board of Directors Authorization
Shareholder Authorization and Vote Tally
Effective Date of Dissolution
Execution and Signature Block
Verification/Notarization (if required)

Document requirements

Required

  • Articles of Incorporation
  • Board Resolution Authorizing Dissolution
  • Shareholder Approval Documentation

Optional

  • Corporate Bylaws
  • DBA or Assumed Name Certificates
  • Tax Clearance Certificates

Perfect for

Corporate attorneys handling business dissolution matters
In-house counsel managing corporate wind-down processes
Solo practitioners with corporate law clients
Small business attorneys assisting with entity termination
Corporate paralegals preparing dissolution filings

Also useful for

This workflow is applicable across multiple practice areas and use cases

Corporate dissolution often precedes or occurs during bankruptcy proceedings, requiring proper dissolution documentation for court filings and creditor notifications.

Bankruptcy attorneys frequently handle corporate wind-downs where Articles of Dissolution are necessary to formally terminate the debtor entity after asset liquidation and creditor payments.

Post-merger integration often requires dissolving acquired subsidiaries or shell entities, necessitating efficient preparation of dissolution documents for multiple entities.

M&A attorneys regularly need to dissolve target companies or merged entities as part of corporate restructuring and consolidation following transactions.

Non-profit organizations require formal dissolution filings when ceasing operations, with similar state compliance requirements and board/member authorization processes.

Non-profit attorneys handle organizational dissolutions that follow parallel procedures to corporate dissolutions, including board resolutions and state filing requirements.

Corporate governance attorneys manage entity lifecycle events including dissolution, requiring proper documentation of board and shareholder authorizations.

Dissolution is a critical corporate governance matter requiring compliance with corporate formalities, board resolutions, and shareholder voting procedures that governance attorneys oversee.

Frequently asked questions

Q

What information do I need to prepare Articles of Dissolution?

A

You'll need your corporation's articles of incorporation, board resolution authorizing dissolution, and shareholder approval documentation showing vote results. The AI will extract the exact legal name, incorporation date, state file number, and voting details to ensure compliance. Additional documents like bylaws and DBA certificates help ensure completeness.

Q

How does CaseMark ensure compliance with state-specific dissolution requirements?

A

CaseMark applies the specific statutory requirements for your jurisdiction, including mandatory disclosures about debts and liabilities, asset distribution statements, and voting thresholds. The system automatically structures the document to meet your state's filing guidelines and includes all required elements such as agent designation or tax clearance confirmations when applicable.

Q

Can the Articles of Dissolution specify a delayed effective date?

A

Yes, CaseMark can draft dissolution documents with either an immediate effective date upon filing or a specified future date. This allows you to coordinate the dissolution timing with final business transactions, creditor notifications, or tax filing deadlines while ensuring compliance with any maximum delay periods permitted by state law.

Q

What happens if my shareholder approval doesn't meet the required voting threshold?

A

CaseMark analyzes your shareholder approval documentation against both statutory requirements and any heightened standards in your articles or bylaws. If the voting results don't meet the required threshold, the system will identify this issue before drafting, allowing you to obtain proper authorization before proceeding with the dissolution filing.