Statutory Incorporation

/ˈstætʃʊˌtɔːri ɪnkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The legal process by which a corporation is created and recognized under statutory law.
    The company completed its statutory incorporation by filing all required documents with the state.

Commentary

Statutory incorporation specifically denotes formation of a corporation via statute, distinct from common law or de facto incorporation methods.

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