Utah § 76-16-204 - Foreign corporations subject to Utah laws.

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§ 76-16-204. Foreign corporations subject to Utah laws.

Effective 5/7/2025
76-16-204.  Foreign corporations subject to Utah laws.
     It is no defense to a prosecution for a violation of this part that the corporation was created by the laws of another state, government, or country if the corporation is carrying on business or keeping an office within this state.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 173, 2025 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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