California § 9120 - One or more persons may form a corporation under this part by executing and filin
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 9120 — One or more persons may form a corporation under this part by executing and filin, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9120. One or more persons may form a corporation under this part by executing and filin
(a) One or more persons may form a corporation under this part by executing and filing articles of incorporation. (b) If initial directors are named in the articles, each director named in the articles shall sign and acknowledge the articles; if initial directors are not named in the articles, the articles shall be signed by one or more persons who thereupon are the incorporators of the corporation. (c) The corporate existence begins upon the filing of the articles and continues perpetually, unless otherwise expressly provided by law or in the articles.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 9120
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 9120 cover?
Section 9120 ("One or more persons may form a corporation under this part by executing and filin") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. 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 California § 9120?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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