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Rev 7/11/05
Instructions for Form C159-B
CERTIFICATE of DISSOLUTION
WITHOUT A MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS/MEMBERS
DOMESTIC PROFIT & NON- PROFIT CORPORATIONS
(Titles 14A AND 15A)
Effective July 1, 2003, new procedures for profit corporations were implemented. Form C-159D will
replace this form when a domestic profit corporation initially files a combined dissolution/withdrawal
package.
STATUTORY FEE: $75 for NON-PROFITS / $95 for PROFITS ($75 Certificate Fee plus $20 Tax
Clearance Filing Fee)
The MANDATORY fields are:
Statutory Authority
Check the appropriate statutory authority (14A:12-3 or 15A:12-3).
Field # 1 -- Business Name
List the name as it appears on the records of the State Treasurer.
Field #’s 3&4 -- Registered Agent And Office
List the agent and office as shown on the records of the State Treasurer.
Names(s)/ Addresses Of Directors (Domestic Profit Corporations) Or Trustees/Officers
(Domestic Non-Profit Corporations)
Provide the names and addresses as indicated. Do not list the corporate address.
ATTESTATIONS
Provide a statement indicating that the corporation is dissolved. Form C-159B provides these
statements.
ATTACHMENTS
For non-profits with assets, attach a non-profit plan of dissolution/statement of liabilities pursuant to
Title 15A:12-3.
TAX CLEARANCE (For-Profit Corporations)
Obtain and attach to your filing submission a Tax Clearance Certificate. The application form
for the Tax Clearance Certificate is available online. Remember that there is a $25.00 fee for the
Tax Clearance Certificate, and that the New Jersey Division of Taxation issues them.
Note: See new procedures effective July 1, 2003 for domestic and foreign profit corporations.
EXECUTION (DATE/SIGNATURE)
Have all shareholders or members sign in person or by proxy. Also, list the date of execution
(signature).
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These documents should be filed in duplicate. Non-profits should file in triplicate.
All annual report obligations should be satisfied prior to submitting the dissolution paperwork.
Make checks payable to: TREASURER, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. (No cash, please)
Mail to: NJ Division of Revenue, PO Box 308, Trenton, NJ 08646
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