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State Corporation Laws: State-specific laws governing corporate operations and changes, including name change procedures. Requirements vary by state of incorporation.

State Business Corporation Acts: Comprehensive state legislation that regulates the formation, operation, and dissolution of corporations, including processes for name changes.

State LLC Acts: State-specific legislation governing Limited Liability Companies, including provisions for name changes if the entity is an LLC.

Securities Exchange Act 1934: Federal law requiring public companies to make specific disclosures and filings when changing company names, including Form 8-K requirements.

SEC Requirements: Specific Securities and Exchange Commission regulations regarding corporate name changes for publicly traded companies.

Secretary of State Filing Requirements: State-specific documentation and procedures required by the Secretary of State's office for implementing a corporate name change.

Articles of Amendment Requirements: Specific requirements for filing Articles of Amendment to modify the company's articles of incorporation with the new name.

Name Availability Rules: State regulations regarding name uniqueness, restricted words, and required corporate identifiers in business names.

IRS Requirements: Federal tax authority notification requirements when changing company name, including updates to EIN registration.

Trademark Laws: Federal and state trademark regulations to ensure the new name doesn't infringe on existing trademarks or service marks.

Corporate Bylaws Compliance: Internal company regulations that may specify procedures and voting requirements for implementing a name change.

Public Notice Requirements: State-specific requirements for publicly announcing or advertising a corporate name change.