Guam § 26103 - Certificate Generally.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 26103 — Certificate Generally., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26103. Certificate Generally.
The certificate filed with the Director of Revenue and Taxation as
provided in § 26101 must be signed by the person therein referred to, or by
the partners, as the case may be and acknowledged before some officer,
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authorized to take the acknowledgment of conveyances of real property.
Where a business in hereafter commenced by a person under a fictitious
name or a partnership is hereafter formed, the certificate must be filed
within one month after the commencement of such business or after the
formation of the partnership, or within one month from the time designated
in the agreement of its members for the commencement of the partnership.
Where the business has been heretofore conducted under a fictitious name
or where the partnership has been heretofore formed, the certificate must be
filed and the publication made within six months after this Code [Civil
Code - 1953] goes into effect.
No person doing business under a fictitious name, or his assignee or
assignees, nor any persons doing business as partners contrary to the
provisions of this Chapter, or their assignee or assignees, shall maintain any
action upon or on account of any contracts made, or transactions had, under
such fictitious name, or in their partnership name, in any court of Guam
until the certificate has been filed and the publication has been made as
herein required.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 26103
What does Guam Code Annotated § 26103 cover?
Section 26103 ("Certificate Generally.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. 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 Guam § 26103?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 26103" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Guam official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Guam attorney.
How does Guam § 26103 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Guam can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
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