Kentucky Amendment

Your company has to know when it is necessary to file an amendment. The reasons behind the changes you want to make may vary depending on your company. Generally, you have to file an amendment with the state if the changes that you plan to make will affect the formal entity structure of the business.

A. Changing The Company Name –

• LLCs

Sometimes, it may be necessary for a Kentucky LLC to change its name. However, you cannot operate under a new name just because you want to. Doing this requires you to go through a legal process. Check the naming regulations of Kentucky. Then, report your LLC’s plan by filing an amendment. You may also need to update all state and government records.

• Corporations

Some corporations end up having to do business in Kentucky under a new name. In such cases, the corporations have to follow the process that the state has set. First, ensure the availability of the new name before filing for an amendment. Then, submit an amendment form. After that, update all the corporation’s state and government records.

B. Changing Members Of The Business – Your Kentucky company has to inform the state if there are any changes in the pieces of information related to LLC members/managers or corporation officers/directors. Unfortunately, you cannot do this through an amendment. Kentucky businesses can make these changes when they file their annual reports.

C. Changing Address Related To The Business – Updating the operating address, as well as the registered office, of your business in Kentucky is a must. However, the state does not allow you to make these changes through an amendment. If your company has changed its office location, you will have to file a completed Statement of Change of Principal Office Address, Registered Agent, and/or Registered Office Address form with the Secretary of State. It comes with a $10 filing fee.

D. Changing Contact Information –

• LLCs

You have to make sure that the state knows the current contact information of your Kentucky LLC so they can easily reach you. The point of contact of the state with your company is the registered agent. If there are any changes related to the registered agent of your LLC, file a Statement of Change of Principal Office Address, Registered Agent, and/or Registered Office Address form.

• Corporations

Changing the contact information of your Kentucky corporation requires you to file an amendment. This way, the state can easily access your corporation if it has any legal queries. Since the registered agent of your company receives all legal documents on behalf of your corporation, you have to inform the state of any changes. You can do this by filing a Statement of Change of Principal Office Address, Registered Agent, and/or Registered Office Address form.

E. Changing The Number Of Shares That A Corporation Is Authorized To Issue – Kentucky LLCs are not authorized to issue stock, so this is not something they have to worry about. But, if a Kentucky corporation wants to make changes to the number of shares that it is authorized to sell, it has to file an amendment.

Making changes to a company’s formation documents require proper completion and filing of paperwork. Depending on the changes, you may also have to take care of other documents. To help ease the process, you can turn to a reliable document filing company like DoMyLLC. Our team can provide support and assistance to Kentucky business owners who need help in handling formalities to ensure compliance with the state.

Kentucky Office of Secretary of State
Phone Number:
502.564.3490

Address:
Kentucky Secretary of State
700 Capital Avenue Suite 152, State Capitol
Frankfort, KY 40601