Arizona § 10-2244 - Authority to transact business
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 10-2244 — Authority to transact business, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-2244. Authority to transact business
A. Except as provided in subsection C of this section, a foreign professional corporation shall not transact business in this state until it is granted authority to transact business in this state from the commission.
B. A foreign professional corporation may not obtain authority to transact business in this state unless:
1. Its corporate name satisfies the requirements of section 10-2215.
2. It is incorporated for one or more of the purposes described in section 10-2211.
3. At least one-half of its shareholders who are entitled to vote for the election of directors, at least one-half of its directors and its president, if any, are licensed in one or more states to render a professional service described in its articles of incorporation.
C. A foreign professional corporation is not required to obtain authority to transact business in this state unless it maintains or intends to maintain an office in this state for the conduct of business or professional practice.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 10-2244
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 10-2244 cover?
Section 10-2244 ("Authority to transact business") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 10-2244?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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