Form BCA 12.20 PDF Details

Mark an X in one box only for how dissolution of the Corporation was duly authorized.

Incorporators: authorized to dissolve a corporation only before any shares have been issued and before any directors have been named or elected.

Directors: authorized to dissolve a corporation only before any shares have been issued.

Shareholders: all dissolutions not authorized by the incorporators or the directors must be authorized by the shareholders.

Unanimous consent: shareholders may authorize dissolution by their unanimous written consent, which does not require a shareholders meeting.

Tax: in the event of an increase in paid-in capital, all applicable franchise taxes, penalties and interest must be paid before this document can be accepted for filing.

QuestionAnswer
Form NameForm BCA 12.20
Form Length2 pages
Fillable?Yes
Fillable fields43
Avg. time to fill out8 min
EditionRev Dec. 2003
Issuing agencySecretary of State, Department of Business Services
Other namesBCA 12.20, BCA12.20, Form BCA 12.20, Illinois articles of dissolution, articles of dissolution form, Articles of Dissolution Business Corporation Act
Official sourceForm BCA 12.20 (Rev Dec. 2003), Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services

How to Fill Out Form BCA 12.20

Form BCA 12.20 at a glance

What it is: Form BCA 12.20 is the Articles of Dissolution under the Business Corporation Act.

Where and when to file: The form lists the Secretary of State, Department of Business Services, 501 S. Second St., Rm. 350, Springfield, IL 62756.

A filled-in Form BCA 12.20 example: shareholders dissolve a corporation by written consent

Form BCA 12.20 example filled out, example: shareholders dissolve a corporation by written consent
Jane Ann Sample, president of Sample Widgets Inc., files Form BCA 12.20. All shareholders signed a written consent on April 6, 2026, to dissolve the corporation. The picture shows page 1 only, and every value in the form is made up. She signs on April 20, 2026. The corporation has 1,000 common shares of one class with no series, and its paid-in capital is 5,000.00. The shares have no par value, and all issuances and cancellations were reported earlier, so Par Value and Boxes 4 a and 4 b stay empty. The shareholders authorized the dissolution, so the incorporators and directors signature lines are left blank because only dissolution authorized by the incorporators or by the board of directors needs a majority of them to sign.

How to fill out Form BCA 12.20, box by box

Corporate Name and Post Office Address

Form BCA 12.20 example filled out, corporate Name and Post Office Address

Enter the Corporate Name. Enter the Post Office Address to which the Secretary of State may mail a copy of any process served upon it against the corporation.

Dissolution of the Corporation duly authorized

Form BCA 12.20 example filled out, dissolution of the Corporation duly authorized

Enter the Month, Day and Year on which the dissolution of the Corporation was duly authorized. Mark an X in one box only.

Mark an X in the box for dissolution authorized by a majority of the incorporators, provided no directors were named in the Articles of Incorporation and no directors have been elected; or by a majority of the board of directors, in accordance with Section 12.05, the Corporation having issued no shares as of the authorization of the dissolution.

Mark an X in the box for dissolution authorized by a written consent signed by all shareholders entitled to vote on dissolution, in accordance with Section 12.10, board of director action not being required.

Mark an X in the box for dissolution authorized by the shareholders, in accordance with Section 12.15, a resolution having been duly adopted and submitted to the shareholders. At a meeting of shareholders, not less than the minimum number of votes required by statute and by the Articles of Incorporation were voted in favor of the dissolution.

Mark an X in the box for dissolution authorized by the shareholders, in accordance with Sections 12.15 and 7.10, a resolution having been duly adopted and submitted to the shareholders. A consent in writing has been signed by shareholders having not less than the minimum number of votes required by statute and by the Articles of Incorporation. Shareholders who have not consented in writing have been given notice in accordance with Section 7.10.

Incorporators are authorized to dissolve a corporation only before any shares have been issued and before any directors have been named or elected. The signatures of a majority of the incorporators must appear on these Articles of Dissolution.

Directors are authorized to dissolve a corporation only before any shares have been issued. In the event there are no officers, the signature of a majority of the directors or such directors as may be designated by the board must appear on these Articles of Dissolution.

All dissolutions not authorized by the incorporators or the directors must be authorized by the shareholders.

Shareholders may authorize dissolution by their unanimous written consent. This does not require any action of the board of directors and does not require a shareholders meeting.

Shareholder authorization may also be by vote at a shareholders meeting or by less than unanimous consent, in writing, without a meeting. To be effective, the dissolution must receive the affirmative vote or consent of the holders of at least two-thirds of the outstanding shares entitled to vote on dissolution and, if class voting applies, then also at least two-thirds of the votes within each class. If the Articles of Incorporation so provide, the two-thirds vote requirement may be superseded by any smaller or larger vote requirement, not less than a majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote and not less than a majority within each class when class voting applies.

When shareholder authorization is by less than unanimous written consent, all shareholders must be given notice of the proposed dissolution action at least five days before the consent is signed. Shareholders who have not signed the consent must be given prompt notice that dissolution was duly authorized.

Issuances of shares not previously reported

Form BCA 12.20 example filled out, issuances of shares not previously reported

List all issuances of shares not previously reported to the Secretary of State (including shares issued for cash or other property, share dividends, share splits, share exchanges pursuant to Section 11.10, and shares to effect an exchange or reclassification of issued shares), and give the value of the entire consideration received therefor, less expenses; list any amounts added or transferred to paid-in capital, without the issuance of shares.

Enter the Date of Issuance or Contribution, Class, Par Value, Number of Shares Issued and Entire Consideration Received, and the TOTAL. Complete both sides of the document.

In the event of an increase in paid-in capital, all applicable franchise taxes, penalties and interest must be paid before this document can be accepted for filing.

Cancellations of shares not previously reported

Form BCA 12.20 example filled out, cancellations of shares not previously reported

List all cancellations of shares not previously reported to the Secretary of State and give the cost. Enter the Date of Cancellation, Class, Number of Shares Cancelled and Cost, and the TOTAL.

Issued shares and Paid-in Capital at date of execution

Form BCA 12.20 example filled out, issued shares and Paid-in Capital at date of execution

Enter the issued shares at date of execution: the Class, Series, Par Value and Number of Shares.

Enter the Paid-in Capital at date of execution. Paid-in Capital replaces the terms Stated Capital and Paid-in Surplus and is equal to the total of these accounts.

Any Authorized Officer's Signature

Form BCA 12.20 example filled out, any Authorized Officer's Signature

The undersigned Corporation has caused this statement to be signed by a duly authorized officer who affirms, under penalties of perjury, that the facts stated herein are true and correct.

Enter the Dated Month, Day and Year, the Exact Name of Corporation and the Name and Title (type or print), with Any Authorized Officer's Signature.

Signatures of the incorporators or the board of directors

Form BCA 12.20 example filled out, signatures of the incorporators or the board of directors

If dissolution is authorized by the incorporators or by the board of directors, a majority of them must sign and type or print name and title. The undersigned affirms, under penalties of perjury, that the facts stated herein are true and correct.

Enter the Dated Month, Day and Year and the Exact Name of Corporation.

Before you go

Submit in duplicate. Type or print clearly in black ink. All signatures must be in black ink.

Common questions about Form BCA 12.20

Where do I file it?

The form lists the Secretary of State, Department of Business Services, 501 S. Second St., Rm. 350, Springfield, IL 62756.

Are there fees?

Remit payment in the form of a check or money order payable to Secretary of State. The Filing Fee is $5 (checked October 19, 2026).

Sources

[1] Form BCA 12.20 (rev. Dec. 2003), Articles of Dissolution, Secretary of State, Department of Business Services (the Official source link on this page).

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