(a) Every corporation incorporated under chapters 51-68 of this title has the purpose of engaging in any lawful business unless a more limited purpose is set forth in the charter.
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 48-53-101

  • Business: includes every trade, occupation, profession, investment activity and other lawful purpose for gain or the preservation of assets whether or not carried on for profits. See Tennessee Code 48-202-101
  • Charter: includes amended and restated charters and articles of merger. See Tennessee Code 48-11-201
  • 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.
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
(b) A corporation engaging in an activity that is subject to regulation under another statute of this state may incorporate under chapters 51-68 of this title only if permitted by, and subject to all limitations of, the other statute.
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