Utah Code 16-15-103. Name
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(1) The words “business trust” shall be the last words of the name of every business trust registered under this chapter. The name of a business trust registered under this chapter shall be distinguishable, as provided in Subsection 16-10a-401(5), on the records of the division from any corporation, partnership, or limited liability company, and from any business name, or trademark of record with the division.
Terms Used In Utah Code 16-15-103
- 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.
- Division: means the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. See Utah Code 16-15-102
- 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.
- Person: means an individual, general partnership, limited liability partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, limited association, domestic or foreign trust, estate, association, or corporation. See Utah Code 16-15-102
(2) A person who participates in the omission of the words “business trust” in the commercial use of the name of the business trust, or knowingly acquiesces in the omission is liable for any indebtedness, damage, or liability resulting from the omission.