Ohio § 1702.04
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1702.04, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1702.04.
(A) Any person, singly or jointly with others, and without regard to residence, domicile,
or state of incorporation, may form a corporation by signing and filing with the secretary
of state articles of incorporation, which shall set forth the following: (1) The name of the corporation; (2) The place in this state where the principal office of the corporation is to be located; (3) The purpose or purposes for which the corporation is formed. (B) The articles also may set forth the following: (1) The names of individuals who are to serve as the initial directors; (2) The names of any persons or the designation of any group of persons who are to be
the initial members; (3) Any qualification of membership and the classification of members; (4) A provision to the effect that the corporation shall be subordinate to and subject
to the authority of any head or national association, lodge, order, beneficial association,
fraternal or beneficial society, foundation, federation, or any other nonprofit corporation,
society, organization, or association; (5) Any lawful provision for the purpose of defining, limiting, or regulating the exercise
of the authority of the corporation, the incorporators, the directors, the officers,
the members, or any class of members, or creating or defining rights and privileges
of the members among themselves or in the property of the corporation, or governing
the distribution of assets on dissolution; (6) Any provision that may be set forth in the regulations; (7) A provision specifying the period of existence of the corporation if it is to be
otherwise than perpetual; (8) Any additional provision permitted by this chapter. (C) A written appointment of a statutory agent for the purposes set forth in section 1702.06 of the Revised Code shall be filed with the articles, unless the corporation belongs to one of the classes
mentioned in division (N) of that section. (D) The legal existence of the corporation begins upon the filing of the articles or
on a later date specified in the articles that is not more than ninety days after
the filing, and, unless the articles otherwise provide, its period of existence shall
be perpetual.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1702.04
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1702.04 cover?
Section 1702.04 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 1702.04?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 1702.04" (Ohio). 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 Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 1702.04 apply to my situation?
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