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HomeCorporations Code§ 10015 Corporation Sole Asset Distribution

§ 10015 Corporation Sole Asset Distribution

Corporations Code·California
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§ 10015 Corporation Sole Asset Distribution

This rule says that when a corporation that belongs to a religious group shuts down, it must first pay all its debts, and then any leftover stuff goes to the religious group, its trustees, or is decided by a court if asked.

Key Takeaways

  • •First pay all debts and obligations.
  • •Leftover assets go to the religious organization or its trustees.
  • •A court can decide where the assets go if the Attorney General or a related person asks.

Example

A church‑run charity corporation decides to close down after it has paid all its bills.

After the charity pays what it owes, any money or property left over will be given to the church or the people who manage the church, unless the Attorney General or someone else asks a court to decide what to do with it.

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

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§ 10015 Corporation Sole Asset Distribution

After the debts and obligations of the corporation are paid or adequately provided for, any assets remaining shall be transferred to the religious organization governed by the corporation sole, or to trustees in its behalf, or disposed of as may be decreed by the superior court of the county in which the dissolved corporation had its principal office upon petition therefor by the Attorney General or any person connected with the organization. (Enacted by Stats. 1947, Ch. 1038.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

debts and obligationsremaining assetsreligious organizationcorporation solesuperior courtAttorney General

Related Statutes

  • § 10009 Corporation Sole Book Access
  • § 5617 Director Election Challenges
  • § 8614 Corporate Winding Up Oversight
  • § 8712 Director Identity Or Appointment
  • § 9223 Director Removal For Fraud

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 10015.
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