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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 1.1Ch. 21Art. 1§ 1887 Foreign Corporation Security Deposit

§ 1887 Foreign Corporation Security Deposit

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§ 1887 Foreign Corporation Security Deposit

Key Takeaways

  • •Foreign companies must put $100,000 in a special account with the State Treasurer to do business in California.
  • •This money is like a safety deposit to protect people who do business with the company.
  • •If the company follows California laws and stays in good shape, it can earn interest on this money.
  • •The company can swap the deposited money or securities for others, but it must keep the total value at $100,000.

Example

A toy company from another country wants to sell toys in California.

Before they can start selling, they must give California $100,000 to hold. This money protects California customers if the company causes problems. If the company follows the rules, it can earn interest on this money.

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

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§ 1887 Foreign Corporation Security Deposit

Every foreign corporation, before receiving a license to transact business in this state, shall deposit with the State Treasurer of the State of California upon authorization of the commissioner, in trust as security for the depositors with and creditors of such corporation in this state, lawful money of the United States or securities of the kind and character described in Article 3 (commencing at Section 1570) of Chapter 16, of the value of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). Such foreign corporation so long as it shall continue solvent and comply with the laws of this state, may be permitted by the commissioner to collect the interest on the securities so deposited and from time to time to exchange such securities for others, and examine and compare such securities, as provided by said article. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 3. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

foreign corporationlicense to transact businessdepositState Treasurersecuritydepositorscreditorslawful moneysecuritiessolventcomply with the laws

Related Statutes

  • § 1885 Foreign Corporation Licensing Requirements
  • § 1873 Annual Corporate Condition Report
  • § 1875 Corporate Reporting Penalties
  • § 1882 Foreign Corporation Representatives
  • § 1883 Foreign Corporation Licensing Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 1887.
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