Illinois Code § 13.40
Illinois Code § 13.40. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 13.40.
Amended authority. A foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this State shall secure amended authority to do so in the event it changes its corporate name, changes the duration of its corporate existence, or desires to pursue in this State other or additional purposes than those set forth in its prior application for authority, by making application therefor to the Secretary of State. The application shall set forth: (1) The name of the corporation, with any additions required in order to comply with Section 4.05 of this Act, together with the state or country under the laws of which it is organized. (2) The change to be effected. (Source: P.A. 92-33, eff. 7-1-01; 93-59, eff. 7-1-03.)
Source: official Illinois text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 13.40
- Jurisdiction: Illinois
- Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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