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Board Resolution to Adopt a Trade Name

This template is used to formally document a company's board of directors' decision to adopt a new trade name or "doing business as" (DBA) name. It ensures legal compliance and clear record-keeping.

Updated 15d ago
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BOARD RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A TRADE NAME

WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interest of {{company_name}} (the "Company") to adopt and use a new trade name; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company has considered and approved the adoption of the trade name hereinafter set forth.

RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, that the Company hereby adopts the trade name "{{new_trade_name}}" (the "Trade Name") for general business purposes, effective {{effective_date}}.

RESOLVED FURTHER, that the officers of the Company be, and each hereby is, authorized and directed to take all such actions as may be necessary or advisable to register, file, and otherwise secure the use of the Trade Name in all jurisdictions where the Company conducts business, including but not limited to, filing the necessary “Doing Business As” (DBA) or fictitious name statements with the appropriate governmental agencies.

RESOLVED FURTHER, that any and all prior actions taken by the officers of the Company in furtherance of the adoption and registration of the Trade Name are hereby ratified and approved.

RESOLVED FURTHER, that the officers of the Company be, and each hereby is, authorized to execute and deliver any and all documents, instruments, and agreements, and to perform any and all acts, that they may deem necessary or advisable to carry out the intent of these resolutions.

CERTIFICATION

I, {{corporate_secretary_name}}, Corporate Secretary of {{company_name}}, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company at a meeting held on {{date_of_meeting}}, at which a quorum was present and voting throughout, and that such resolution is still in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF

I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Company this {{day_of_signing}} day of {{month_of_signing}}, {{year_of_signing}}.

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Corporate Secretary

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