How To File A Wisconsin Corporation Amendment
Step By Step Guide To Wisconsin Corporation Amendments
How to file a Wisconsin Corporation Amendment:
To make amendments to your Wisconsin articles of incorporation, you can file an Amendment to Articles of Incorporation Business Corporation (Form 4) with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). The form is optional; you may draft your own Articles of Amendment.
Note: Forms are available on the DFI website or in your online account immediately when you sign up for Wisconsin Registered Agent Service with Northwest.
How do I submit my Wisconsin Articles of Amendment?
You can file by mail or in person.
Mail:
WI-Dept. of Financial Institutions
P.O. Box 93348
Milwaukee, WI 53293-0348
Express mail or in person filing:
WI-Dept. of Financial Institutions
Division of Corporate and Consumer Affairs
4822 Madison Yards Way, North Tower
Madison, WI 53705
Note: When filing for dissolution, you should include your original document and one exact copy. Also include a check for fees payable to the Department of Financial Institutions.
How much does a Wisconsin Corporation amendment cost?
They cost $40 to file. Expedited processing costs an additional $25
Note: To expedite processing, make sure you write Expedited Processing on your mailed documents.
How long does it take Wisconsin to process the filing?
Mailed filings take approximately five business days (add time for mailing) to be processed.
Expedited processing (add $25) speeds mail processing up to about one business day, once the paperwork is received.
Can you re-state the initial articles instead of filing an amendment?
A restatement of the Articles of Incorporation may be made anytime. A restatement that includes a new amendment requires the same approval that a corporate amendment would.
Are there any specifics you can or can’t include with a Wisconsin Corporation amendment?
You can change your corporate name on the amendment.
How will the Wisconsin Corporation amendment be returned?
If a document is submitted on paper, in duplicate, on the DFI form, the filed-stamped copy is mailed to the person/firm listed in the return box on the back page of the form. If the document is drafted and submitted, in duplicate, with a cover letter, DFI will mail the filed-stamped copy to the author of the letter.
Can you change the Wisconsin Corporation officers or directors on an amendment?
Officers are not included in the original articles, so don’t file articles of amendment to change the officer/director information. The annual report is meant to keep this kind of information current, so just include the new information when you file it.
Can you change the Wisconsin registered agent on the amendment?
Domestic corporations can change their registered agent on the amendment. You can also change your Wisconsin registered agent by filing the change form, filing the annual report, or online.
Can you change the principal office address and/or the mailing address on a Corporation amendment?
No, if you need to change your principal address, do it in your Wisconsin Annual Report.
Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions Business Entity Forms