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Terms Used In Florida Statutes 617.1702

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
A foreign corporation authorized to conduct its affairs in this state on July 1, 1991, is subject to this act but is not required to obtain a new certificate of authority to conduct its affairs under this act.