Organizational Documents
/ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃənəl ˈdɒkjəmənts/
Definitions
- (n.) Official papers that establish and govern the formation and operation of a legal entity, such as articles of incorporation, bylaws, and operating agreements.
The corporation filed its organizational documents with the state to formalize its legal existence.
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- organizational documents
- organizational document
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Commentary
Organizational documents define the internal governance and external legal status of an entity and are essential for compliance and corporate formalities.
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