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HomeCorporations CodeCh. 11§ 1100 Corporate Merger Authorization Rules

§ 1100 Corporate Merger Authorization Rules

Corporations Code·California
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§ 1100 Corporate Merger Authorization Rules

This law says that two or more companies can combine into one company. They can merge with other types of companies, like those from other states or countries, or special companies that have a social mission.

Key Takeaways

  • •Companies can join together to become one company.
  • •They can merge with companies from other states or countries.
  • •There are special rules if the company has a social mission (like helping the environment).

Example

Imagine two toy companies, one from California and one from New York, want to become one big toy company.

This law lets them merge together to become a single company. They have to follow the rules in this law to do it the right way.

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

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§ 1100 Corporate Merger Authorization Rules

Any two or more corporations may be merged into one of those corporations. A corporation may merge with one or more domestic corporations (Section 167), social purpose corporations (Section 171.08), foreign corporations (Section 171), or other business entities (Section 174.5) pursuant to this chapter. Mergers in which a foreign corporation but no other business entity is a constituent party are governed by Section 1108, mergers in which a social purpose corporation but no other business entity is a constituent party are governed by Section 1112.5, and mergers in which an other business entity is a constituent party are governed by Section 1113. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 694, Sec. 5. (SB 1301) Effective January 1, 2015.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

corporationsmergeddomestic corporationssocial purpose corporationsforeign corporationsother business entitiesSection 1108Section 1112.5Section 1113

Related Statutes

  • § 1108 Cross-Border Corporate Mergers
  • § 1101 Corporate Merger Agreement Requirements
  • § 1101.1 Regulatory Transaction Approval Exemptions
  • § 1102 Corporate Agreement Signing Authority
  • § 1103 Merger Approval Filing Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 1100.
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