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(1) A corporation shall not be dissolved when the period of duration stated in its certificate of incorporation expires until a certificate of dissolution executed on its behalf has been filed in the office of the Secretary of State. Upon written demand to the corporation by any shareholder, a corporation whose duration has expired shall, within 60 days of such demand, file a certificate of dissolution in the office of the Secretary of State unless within such time it amends its certificate of incorporation to extend its duration, as provided in section 14A:9-1(2)(c).
(2) A certificate of dissolution filed pursuant to this section shall set forth
(a) the name of the corporation;
(b) the name of the registered agent of the corporation;
(c) the location of the registered office of the corporation;
(d) the names of the corporation's directors and officers; and
(e) the fact that the corporation is dissolved because of expiration of the period of duration stated in its certificate of incorporation.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 14A. Corporations, General 14A § 12-5.1 - last updated February 19, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-14a-corporations-general/nj-st-sect-14a-12-5-1/
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