REQUISITES: majority vote of the board of directors or trustees
affirmative vote of the stockholders owning at least majority of the
Power to Extend or Shorten Corporate Term outstanding capital stock or majority of the members Approved by majority vote of the board of directors or trustees; A verified request for dissolution shall be filed with the And ratified at a meeting by the stockholders or members Commission stating: (a) the reason for the dissolution; (b) the representing at least two-thirds (2/3) of the outstanding capital form, manner, and time when the notices were given; (c) names of stock or of its members. the stockholders and directors or members and trustees who approved the dissolution; (d) the date, place, and time of the Power to Increase or Decrease Capital Stock; Incur, Create or meeting in which the vote was made; and (e) details of Increase Bonded Indebtedness publication. majority vote of the board of directors The corporation shall submit the following to the Commission: (1) two-thirds (2/3) of the outstanding capital stock a copy of the resolution authorizing the dissolution, certified by a majority of the board of directors or trustees and countersigned by Increase of Capital Stock the secretary of the corporation; (2) proof of publication; and (3) least twenty-five percent (25%) of the increase in capital stock has favorable recommendation from the appropriate regulatory been subscribed agency, when necessary. at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the amount subscribed has been paid in actual cash to the corporation or that property Voluntary Dissolution Where Creditors are Affected; Procedure and Contents of Petition Incurrence, Creation and Increase of Bonded Indebtedness of be signed by a majority of the corporation’s board of directors or Nonstock corporations trustees, verified by its president or secretary or one of its directors approved by a majority of the board of trustees or trustees at least two-thirds (2/3) of the members resolved upon by the affirmative vote of the stockholders representing at least two-thirds (2/3) of the outstanding capital Sale or Other Disposition of Assets stock or at least two-thirds (2/3) of the members at a meeting authorized by the vote of the stockholders representing at least The petition shall likewise state: (a) the reason for the dissolution; two-thirds (2/3) of the outstanding capital stock (b) the form, manner, and time when the notices were given; and at least two-thirds (2/3) of the members (c) the date, place, and time of the meeting in which the vote was made. The corporation shall submit to the Commission the Voluntary Dissolution Where No Creditors are Affected following: (1) a copy of the resolution authorizing the dissolution certified by a majority of the board of directors or trustees and countersigned by the secretary of the corporation; and (2) a list of all its creditors.
Dissolution by Shortening Corporate Term – A voluntary dissolution
may be effected by amending the articles of incorporation to shorten the corporate term pursuant to the provisions of this Code. A copy of the amended articles of incorporation shall be submitted to the Commission in accordance with this Code.
Involuntary Dissolution. – A corporation may be dissolved by the
Commission motu proprio or upon filing of a verified complaint by any interested party. The following may be grounds for dissolution of the corporation: (a) Non-use of corporate charter as provided under Section 21 of this Code; (b) Continuous inoperation of a corporation as provided under Section 21 of this Code; (c) Upon receipt of a lawful court order dissolving the corporation; (d) Upon finding by final judgment that the corporation procured its incorporation through fraud; (e) Upon finding by final judgment that the corporation: (1) Was created for the purpose of committing, concealing or aiding the commission of securities violations, smuggling, tax evasion, money laundering, or graft and corrupt practices; (2) Committed or aided in the commission of securities violations, smuggling, tax evasion, money laundering, or graft and corrupt practices, and its stockholders knew; and (3) Repeatedly and knowingly tolerated the commission of graft and corrupt practices or other fraudulent or illegal acts by its directors, trustees, officers, or employees.