Louisiana § RS 12:1172 - Corporate name
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 12:1172 — Corporate name, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 12:1172. Corporate name
The corporate name may consist of any name approved by the secretary of state; however, it may only contain the full or last name or names of one or more shareholders duly licensed to practice architecture or engineering in this state. In all cases the corporate name shall end with language sufficient to identify the corporation as a corporation, such as, but not by way of limitation, "Incorporated", "Inc.", "Limited", or "Ltd.".
Added by Acts 1983, No. 465, §1, eff. July 6, 1983.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 12:1172
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 12:1172 cover?
Section RS 12:1172 ("Corporate name") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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