Application for Certificate of Withdrawal (Michigan)
This form withdraws an application for transacting business or conducting affairs for use by Foreign Corporations in Michigan. The form provided here is simply a sample of what the actual Form 561 looks like.
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER & INDUSTRY SERVICES
BUREAU OF COMMERCIAL SERVICES
This document is effective on the date filed, unless a subsequent effective date within 90 days after received date is stated in the document.
Name: __________________________
Address: __________________________
City: ___________________________
State: __________________________
Zip Code: ______________________
Document will be returned to the name and address you enter above.
If left blank document will be mailed to the registered office.
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF WITHDRAWAL
For use by Foreign Corporations
Pursuant to the provisions of Act 284, Public Acts of 1972 (profit corporations), or Act 162, Public Acts of 1982 (nonprofit corporations), the undersigned corporation executes the following Application:
1. The name of the corporation is: _____________________
2. The identification number assigned by the Bureau is: _______________________
3. It is incorporated under the laws of: _________________________.
4. The corporation is not transacting business or conducting affairs in Michigan.
5. The corporation hereby surrenders its authority to transact business or conduct affairs in Michigan.
Signed this _____________________ date of ____________________, ____________
By __________________________ (Signature of authorized officer or agent)
______________________________ (Type or Print Name)
Preparer's Name ______________________________
Business Telephone Number ______________________________
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT THIS FORM
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1. The Application for Certificate of Withdrawal cannot be filed until this form, or a comparable document is submitted.
2. Submit one original of this document. Upon filing, the document will be added to the records of the Bureau of Commercial Services. The original will be returned to your registered office address, unless you enter a different address in the box on the front of this document.
Since this document will be maintained on electronic format, it is important that the filing be legible. Documents with poor black and white contrast, or otherwise illegible, will be rejected.
3. This Application is to be used pursuant to section 1031 of Act 284, P.A. of 1972 or Act 162, P.A. of 1962, for the purpose of withdrawing a corporation's Certificate of Authority to Transact Business or Conduct Affairs in Michigan. Upon filing of this Application a corporation surrenders its authority to conduct affairs in this state.
4. The corporation must obtain a tax clearance from the Michigan Department of Treasury, Tax Clearance Division, Lansing, Michigan 48922 (517) 241-5072. This application cannot be filed unless it is accompanied by the tax clearance.
5. If the corporation is a nonprofit charitable purpose corporation, this Application cannot be filed until a consent or written statement that the consent is not required, is received from the Michigan Attorney General. Contact Consumer Protection and Charitable Trusts, Michigan Attorney General, P.O. Box 30214, 525 West Ottawa, Lansing, MI 48909, (517) 373-1152. Application for the consent should be made at least 45 days before the desired effective date of withdrawal. If the consent or written statement is not submitted with the document, it will be returned to the submitter and our files closed.
6. Item 2 - Enter the identification number assigned by the Bureau. If this number is unknown, leave it blank.
7. Complete the attached worksheet to determine if there are any unpaid fees payable.
8. This Application must be signed by an authorized officer or agent of the corporation.
9. NONREFUNDABLE FEE: Make remittance payable to the State of Michigan. Include corporation name and identification number on check or money order. ..................................................... $10.00
To submit by mail:
Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services
Bureau of Commercial Services
Corporation Division
7150 Harris Drive
P.O. Box 30054
Lansing, MI 48909
To submit in person:
6546 Mercantile Way
Lansing, MI
Telephone: (517) 241-6400
Fees may be paid by VISA or Mastercard when delivered in person to our office.
MICH-ELF (Michigan Electronic Filing System):
First time users: Call (517) 241-6420 or visit our website at https://www.cis.state.mi.us/bcs/corp/
Customer with MICH-ELF Filer Account: Send document to (517) 241-9845.