South Dakota Codified Laws 47-14A-42. Laws applicable to business trusts
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Except to the extent otherwise provided in the governing instrument of a business trust or in this section, the laws of this state pertaining to trusts are hereby made applicable to business trusts. However, for purposes of any tax imposed by this state or any instrumentality, agency or political subdivision of this state a business trust shall be classified as a corporation, an association, a partnership, a trust, or otherwise, as shall be determined under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or under any successor provision.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 47-14A-42
- 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.
- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
Source: SL 2001, ch 245, § 42.