Form DBU-6 is the statement a domestic business corporation files with the Corporations Division of the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) to abandon a merger or share exchange that has not yet become effective. It is one of the DC business filings handled by the Corporations Division, and it is filed with a payment set by the Corporate Fee Schedule. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the form itself is published by DLCP at the official link below.
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What is DBU-6?
Form DBU-6, Abandonment of a Merger or Share Exchange of Domestic For-Profit Corporation, is the District of Columbia form that lets a domestic business corporation abandon a merger or share exchange at any time before the transaction has become effective.
The Corporations Division of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) publishes the form. Under the provisions of Title 29 of the D.C. Code (Business Organizations Act), the corporation uses it to apply for a Certificate of Abandonment and submits a short statement for that purpose. The authority cited on the form for a domestic business corporation is § 29–309.08.
The effect is stated on the form: upon filing, the statement takes effect and the merger or share exchange is deemed abandoned and does not become effective.
The statement has three parts: the names of the parties to the merger or share exchange, the date of filing of the merger or share exchange, and a declaration that it has been abandoned in accordance with § 29-309.08. The form is then signed by the Governor or Authorized Person.
It is a corporate filing with the Corporations Division. It is not a license application and it does not create a merger.
Who needs to file DBU-6?
The main user is a domestic business corporation that has a merger or share exchange pending and decides to abandon it. The form lists the entity type as Domestic Business Corporation, with § 29–309.08 as its authority.
- The form is for use before the merger or share exchange has become effective. It does not undo a transaction that is already effective.
- It is signed by the Governor or Authorized Person, whose name is entered on line 4 and who signs on line 4A.
- Anyone who signs agrees that a person who makes a false statement can be punished by criminal penalties under DCOC § 22-2405: a fine, imprisonment of up to 180 days, or both.
The form is written for domestic business corporations only. For other entity types, check the forms the Corporations Division publishes for them; this form names no other entity type.
When to file DBU-6
File Form DBU-6 at any time before the merger or share exchange has become effective. That is the only timing condition the form states.
The statement takes effect upon filing. From that moment the merger or share exchange is deemed abandoned and does not become effective, so the filing must be completed before the transaction takes effect. The form prints no separate due date and no processing time. For questions about timing, call the Corporations Division at (202) 442-4432.
How to fill out DBU-6
Confirm the entity type and authority
The form is preprinted for a Domestic Business Corporation under § 29–309.08. Check that the transaction is still pending and has not become effective.
List the parties on line 1
On line 1, enter the names of the parties to the merger or share exchange.
Enter the filing date on line 2
On line 2, enter the date of filing of the merger or share exchange you are abandoning.
Review the abandonment statement
Line 3 states that the merger or share exchange has been abandoned in accordance with § 29-309.08. Read it before signing, as it is the corporation's statement.
Enter the Governor or Authorized Person
On line 4, enter the name of the Governor or Authorized Person who is making the statement for the corporation.
Sign on line 4A
The Governor or Authorized Person signs on line 4A. Signing means agreeing that a false statement can be punished under DCOC § 22-2405.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check the names, the date and the signature, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Prepare the payment listed in the Corporate Fee Schedule and submit through one of the channels described under How to submit.
How to submit DBU-6
You can submit Form DBU-6 by mail or, where the filing is offered there, online through CorpOnline.
- By mail: send the form and the required payment to Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Corporations Division, PO Box 712300, Philadelphia, PA 19171-2300.
- Online: the form says many corporate filings are available online. Go to https://corponline.dlcp.dc.gov and sign in with Access DC to proceed. Online filings are paid by credit card.
- Questions: call the Corporations Division at (202) 442-4432.
A filing fee applies. The form refers you to the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online for the current amount; no amount is printed on the form. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Filing after the merger or share exchange has already become effective; the form allows abandonment only before that point.
- Leaving line 4A unsigned, or having someone other than the Governor or Authorized Person sign.
- Mailing the form without the required payment; the form says to mail all forms and required payment together.
- Sending the form to a street address instead of PO Box 712300, Philadelphia, PA 19171-2300, the mailing address printed on the form.
- Omitting the date of filing of the merger or share exchange on line 2.
- Listing only one party on line 1 when the transaction has several parties to the merger or share exchange.
- Signing a statement you know to be false; the form warns of criminal penalties under DCOC § 22-2405.
- Assuming the fee amount is printed on the form, instead of checking the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form DBU-6 used for?
Form DBU-6 is used by a domestic business corporation in the District of Columbia to abandon a merger or share exchange before it becomes effective. Upon filing, the statement takes effect and the transaction is deemed abandoned and does not become effective.
Is Form DBU-6 a DC business license?
No. Form DBU-6 is a Corporations Division filing with the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, used to apply for a Certificate of Abandonment. It is not an application for a DC business license.
When can I file Form DBU-6?
At any time before the merger or share exchange has become effective. The form sets no other deadline. Once the transaction is effective, this form no longer applies.
Where do I mail Form DBU-6?
Mail it with the required payment to Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Corporations Division, PO Box 712300, Philadelphia, PA 19171-2300. For questions, call (202) 442-4432.
Can I file Form DBU-6 online?
The form says many corporate filings are available online through CorpOnline at https://corponline.dlcp.dc.gov, where you sign in with Access DC; online filings are paid by credit card. Confirm there that this filing is offered.
How much does it cost to file Form DBU-6?
A filing fee applies, and the form refers you to the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online for the amount. Mail the payment with the form, or pay by credit card if you file online.
Who signs Form DBU-6?
The Governor or Authorized Person signs on line 4A, with their name entered on line 4. Signing means agreeing that a false statement can be punished under DCOC § 22-2405.
Can I fill out Form DBU-6 online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the form with DLCP; you submit it through the agency's channels.
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