Massachusetts § 54 - Certain certificates; determination of fees
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 54 — Certain certificates; determination of fees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 54. Certain certificates; determination of fees
Section 54. The fees for filing the following certificates shall be determined annually by the commissioner of administration under the provision of section three B of chapter seven:
A certificate providing for an increase of capital stock with par value.
A certificate providing for a change of shares with par value to shares without par value, whether or not the capital is changed thereby.
A certificate providing for an increase in the number of shares without par value, whether or not the capital is changed thereby.
A certificate providing for a change of shares without par value into shares with par value or for an exchange of shares without par value for shares with par value, whether or not an increase or decrease or no change in the capital is provided for.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 54
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 54 cover?
Section 54 ("Certain certificates; determination of fees") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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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