§ 3-901
281 words·~1 min read·
/md/corporations-and-associations/3-901·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
§3–901.
(a)In this subtitle, “other entity” means:
(1)A foreign corporation, as defined in § 1–101 of this article;
(2)A domestic limited liability company, as defined in § 4A–101 of this article;
(3)A foreign limited liability company, as defined in § 4A–101 of this article;
(4)A partnership, as defined in § 9A–101 of this article;
(5)A limited partnership, as defined in § 10–101 of this article, including a limited partnership registered as a limited liability limited partnership under § 10–805 of this article;
(6)A foreign limited partnership, as defined in § 10–101 of this article;
(7)A business trust, as defined in § 1–101 of this article; or
(8)Another form of unincorporated business formed under the laws of this State or the laws of the United States, another state of the United States, a territory, possession, or district of the United States, or a foreign country.
(b)Unless the charter provides otherwise, a Maryland corporation may convert to an other entity by:
(1)Approving the conversion in accordance with § 3–902 of this subtitle; and
(2)Filing for record with the Department articles of conversion executed in the manner required by Title 1 of this article.
(c)An other entity may convert to a Maryland corporation having capital stock by complying with § 3–902 of this subtitle and filing for record with the Department:
(1)Articles of conversion executed in the manner required by Title 1 of this article; and
(2)Articles of incorporation, which shall include the name of the converting other entity, executed in the manner required by Title 2 of this article and otherwise complying with the Maryland General Corporation Law.