Ohio § 5733.16
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5733.16, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5733.16.
For the purposes of sections 5727.24 to 5727.62 of the Revised Code and this chapter, domestic corporations are deemed organized upon the filing of articles
of incorporation in the office of the secretary of state, and foreign corporations
are deemed admitted to do business in this state when the statement for admission
has been filed with the secretary of state or a certificate of compliance with the
laws of this state has been obtained from the secretary of state. Each domestic corporation shall be required to file its first report and pay the
tax in and for the calendar year immediately succeeding the date of its organization,
and each foreign corporation shall similarly report and pay in and for the calendar
year immediately succeeding its admission. Failure on the part of any foreign corporation for profit and any foreign corporation
not for profit referred to in section 5733.01 of the Revised Code to proceed according to law to obtain from the secretary of state proper authority
to do business or to own or use property in this state shall not excuse such corporation
from liability to make proper excise or franchise tax report or return or pay a proper
excise or franchise tax or penalty, if such liability would have attached had such
proper authority been obtained.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5733.16
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5733.16 cover?
Section 5733.16 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 § 5733.16?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 5733.16 apply to my situation?
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