Corporate Registry
/ˈkɔːrpərət ˈrɛdʒɪstri/
Definitions
- (n.) An official government-maintained database recording the incorporation, registration, and status of companies and corporate entities.
The corporate registry confirms that the company is duly incorporated and in good standing.
Forms
- corporate registry
- corporate registries
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Commentary
The corporate registry serves as a crucial public resource for verifying legal existence and status of corporate entities, often maintained by a governmental agency such as a secretary of state or companies house.
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