What is the procedure for amending the articles of association?

Legal analysis: The Articles of Association refers to the basic documents formulated by the company according to law, which stipulate the company's name, domicile, business scope, management system and other important matters, and it is also a necessary written document for the company to stipulate the basic rules of the company's organization and activities. According to the Company Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), the Articles of Association shall be amended according to the following procedures: 1. The board of directors of the company shall make a resolution to amend the Articles of Association and propose a draft amendment to the Articles of Association. 2. The general meeting of shareholders will vote on the revision of the Articles of Association. A limited liability company's amendment to its articles of association must be approved by shareholders representing more than two-thirds of the voting rights; A company limited by shares must be approved by more than two-thirds of the voting rights held by shareholders attending the shareholders' meeting to amend its articles of association. 3. When the revision of the Articles of Association involves examination and approval, it shall be reported to the competent government department for approval. Where a joint stock limited company issues new shares for registered capital, it must apply to the department authorized by the State Council or the provincial people's government for approval; If it is a public offering, it must be approved by the securities management department of the State Council. 4. If the amendment to the Articles of Association involves matters that need to be registered, it shall be reported to the company registration authority for approval, and the change registration shall be handled; If the registered items are not involved, it shall be filed with the company registration authority. 5. If the amendment to the Articles of Association involves matters that need to be announced, it shall be announced according to law. If a company issues new shares to raise enough funds, it must make an announcement in the manner prescribed by law or the articles of association. 6. To amend the Articles of Association, it is necessary to submit the Resolution of the Shareholders' Meeting and the Amendment of the Articles of Association to the company registration authority. Where the registered items are involved, the change can only be completed with the signature and seal of the company as a legal person.

Legal basis: Article 73 of the Company Law of People's Republic of China (PRC). After the equity is transferred in accordance with the provisions of Articles 71 and 72 of this Law, the company shall cancel the capital contribution certificate of the original shareholder, issue the capital contribution certificate to the new shareholder, and change the records of shareholders and their capital contribution in the Articles of Association and the register of shareholders accordingly. There is no need to vote at the shareholders' meeting to amend the Articles of Association this time.