Arizona § 10-1401 - Dissolution by incorporators or initial directors

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§ 10-1401. Dissolution by incorporators or initial directors

A majority of the incorporators or initial directors of a corporation that has not issued shares or has not commenced business may dissolve the corporation by delivering to the commission for filing the articles of dissolution. An incorporator or an initial director, whose signature shall be acknowledged, shall execute the articles of dissolution, and the articles shall set forth all of the following:

1. The name of the corporation.

2. The date of its incorporation.

3. Either:

(a) That none of the corporation's shares have been issued.

(b) That the corporation has not commenced business.

4. That no debt of the corporation remains unpaid.

5. That the net assets of the corporation remaining after winding up have been distributed to the shareholders, if shares were issued.

6. That a majority of the incorporators or initial directors authorized the dissolution.

Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 10-1401

What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 10-1401 cover?

Section 10-1401 ("Dissolution by incorporators or initial directors") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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Is this the official text of Arizona law?

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