Michigan § 455.203 - Execution and acknowledgment of articles of association; filing articles with department of commerce; classification of corporation as nonprofit.
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§ 455.203. Execution and acknowledgment of articles of association; filing articles with department of commerce; classification of corporation as nonprofit.
The execution of such articles of association shall be acknowledged by the persons signing the same before some officer authorized to take the acknowledgment of deeds. Such articles shall thereupon be filed with the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce. For the purpose of payment of all fees to the state, such corporation shall be classed as nonprofit.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 455.203 ("Execution and acknowledgment of articles of association; filing articles with department of commerce; classification of corporation as nonprofit.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. 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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