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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 7Pt. 3Ch. 3§ 17757 Business Entity Definitions

§ 17757 Business Entity Definitions

Business and Professions Code·California
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§ 17757 Business Entity Definitions

Key Takeaways

  • •This law defines what an 'organization' means in legal terms.
  • •An organization can be a partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or association.
  • •This definition helps other laws know what counts as an organization.

Example

You and your friends start a small business together.

If you and your friends create a partnership or a company, this law says that your business is an 'organization'. This means other laws will treat your business as an organization.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 17757 Business Entity Definitions

“Organization” means any partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or association. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 310, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1998.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

Organizationpartnershipcorporationlimited liability companyassociation

Related Statutes

  • § 1201 Definition Of Person
  • § 17756 Definition Of Person
  • § 19002 Definition Of Person
  • § 19413 Person Definition
  • § 20008 Definition Of Person

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 17757.
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