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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 20Ch. 1Art. 4§ 54082 Corporate Articles Filing Requirements

§ 54082 Corporate Articles Filing Requirements

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§ 54082 Corporate Articles Filing Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •To create a company, you must sign and file special papers called 'articles of incorporation'.
  • •These papers must be signed and filed the same way other companies in the state do it.
  • •The rules for signing and filing these papers are the same for all companies in the state.

Example

You and your friends want to start a lemonade stand business.

To make it official, you need to fill out and sign some papers called 'articles of incorporation' and give them to the state. You have to do this the same way other businesses in your state do it.

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

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§ 54082 Corporate Articles Filing Requirements

Articles of incorporation shall be signed, acknowledged, and filed in the manner which is prescribed by the general laws of this state for domestic corporations. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

corporation

Related Statutes

  • § 54081 Cooperative Association Formation Requirements
  • § 54083 Association Amendment Rules
  • § 64103 Council Membership Eligibility
  • § 10781 Swine Disease Control Measures
  • § 10782 Swine Marketing License Revocation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 54082.
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