South Dakota Codified Laws 47-1A-401.1. Corporate name–Distinguishable from specified names–Exceptions
Except as authorized by §§ 47-1A-401.2 and 47-1A-401.3, a corporate name shall be distinguishable upon the records of the Office 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-401.1
- 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;
(3) The fictitious name adopted by a foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this state because its real name is unavailable;
(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 liability partnership, limited partnership, or limited liability limited partnership organized or authorized to transact business in this state.
Source: SL 2005, ch 239, § 42.