Forfeiture of Corporate Charter

/ˌfɔːrfɪˈtʃʊr ʌv ˈkɔːrpərɪt ˈtʃɑːrtər/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The legal process by which a corporation's charter is revoked or canceled due to noncompliance with statutes or regulations.
    The state initiated forfeiture of corporate charter after the company failed to file annual reports.

Forms

  • forfeiture of corporate charter

Commentary

Forfeiture of corporate charter typically results from failing to fulfill legal obligations such as tax payment or reporting; drafters should note it permanently removes corporate rights granted by the charter.

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