Michigan § 456.117 - Charter not deemed forfeited; filing articles; affidavit, report.
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§ 456.117. Charter not deemed forfeited; filing articles; affidavit, report.
Notwithstanding the provisions of any other laws, the charter of any corporation organized under this act shall not be deemed to be forfeited and the existence of such corporation shall not be deemed to be terminated because of its failure to file annual reports with any state official and/or to pay annual fees as required by any law of this state, provided that prior to July 1, 1954, such corporation shall file, or cause to be filed, with the corporation and securities commission true copies of its articles of association, any amendments thereto, and the affidavit of its treasurer, as required by section 3 hereof, duly authenticated by the clerk of the county in which such instruments were filed, and shall file therewith an affidavit of 1 of its officers setting forth that it has continued to exist and function as a corporation since its organization under the provisions of this act, and shall also file therewith the current annual report and pay such fee as is required by law, and thereafter such corporation shall file all annual reports and pay such fees as shall be required by any applicable law.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 456.117
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 456.117 cover?
Section 456.117 ("Charter not deemed forfeited; filing articles; affidavit, report.") 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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