South Dakota Codified Laws 47-1A-1505. Effect of certificate of authority
A certificate of authority authorizes the foreign corporation to which it is issued to transact business in this state subject, however, to the right of the state to revoke the certificate as provided in this chapter.
A foreign corporation with a valid certificate of authority has the same but no greater rights and has the same but no greater privileges as, and, except as otherwise provided by this chapter, is subject to the same duties, restrictions, penalties, and liabilities now or later imposed on, a domestic corporation of like character.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 47-1A-1505
- 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.
- Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
This chapter does not authorize this state to regulate the organization or internal affairs of a foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this state.
Source: SL 2005, ch 239, § 353.