South Dakota Codified Laws 47-1A-1506.1. Corporate name–Distinguishable from specified names
Except as authorized by §§ 47-1A-1506.2 and 47-1A-1506.3, the corporate name, including a fictitious name, of a foreign corporation must be distinguishable upon the records of the secretary of state from:
(1) The corporate name of a corporation incorporated or authorized to transact business in this state;
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 47-1A-1506.1
- 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.
(2) A corporate name reserved or registered under § 47-1A-402 or 47-1A-403 to 47-1A-403.2, inclusive;
(3) The fictitious name of another foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this state;
(4) The corporate name of a not-for-profit corporation incorporated or authorized to transact business in this state; and
(5) The name of a limited liability company, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, or limited liability limited partnership organized or authorized to transact business in this state.
Source: SL 2005, ch 239, § 355.