Foreign Corporation
/ˈfɔːrɪn ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A corporation organized under the laws of a jurisdiction different from the one in which it conducts business or is registered.
The foreign corporation must obtain a certificate of authority to operate in this state.
Forms
- foreign corporation
- foreign corporations
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Commentary
The term 'foreign corporation' typically contrasts with 'domestic corporation' and 'alien corporation' in U.S. corporate law, reflecting the jurisdictional origin of incorporation relative to the place of doing business.
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