Corporate Record

/ˈkɔːrpərɪt ˈrɛkərd/

Definitions

  1. (n.) An official set of documents and records maintained by a corporation to evidence its formation, governance, and business activities, including minutes, resolutions, bylaws, and shareholder records.
    The corporate record must be updated after every board meeting to reflect all resolutions passed.

Forms

  • corporate record
  • corporate records

Commentary

Corporate records are essential for legal compliance and can serve as evidence in disputes; careful and regular maintenance is critical.

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