Alabama § 10A-1-3.01 - Formation and Existence of Filing Entities.
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§ 10A-1-3.01. Formation and Existence of Filing Entities.
(a) To form a filing entity, a certificate of formation complying with Sections 10A-1-3.03, 10A-1-3.04, and 10A-1-3.05 must be filed in accordance with Article 4.
(b) The filing of a certificate of formation described by subsection (a) may be included in a filing under Article 8.
(c) The existence of a filing entity commences when the filing of the certificate of formation takes effect as provided by Article 4.
(d) Except in a proceeding by the state to terminate the existence of a filing entity, the filing of a certificate of formation by the filing officer is conclusive evidence of:
(1) the formation and existence of the filing entity;
(2) the satisfaction of all conditions precedent to the formation of the filing entity; and
(3) the authority of the filing entity to transact business in this state.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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