Terms Used In South Carolina Code 38-19-1020

  • 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.
The corporation may make by-laws, fixing the number of its board of directors and other officers, and defining the duties and powers of the directors and officers; also making rules and regulations governing the corporation and the conduct of its business, not inconsistent with the laws of this State.