Pennsylvania § 203 - Corporation names.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 203 — Corporation names., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 203. Corporation names.
(a) Business corporations.--The proper name of a domestic or registered foreign business corporation must contain:
(1) the word "corporation," "company," "incorporated" or "limited" or an abbreviation of any of the terms;
(2) the word "association," "fund" or "syndicate"; or
(3) words or abbreviations of like import used in a jurisdiction other than this Commonwealth.
(b) Nonprofit corporations.--The proper name of a domestic nonprofit corporation or registered foreign corporation not-for-profit shall not be required to contain one of the words or abbreviations described under subsection (a).
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 203
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 203 cover?
Section 203 ("Corporation names.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 203?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 203 apply to my situation?
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