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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 3Ch. 4Art. 10§ 6160 Law Corporation Registration Requirements

§ 6160 Law Corporation Registration Requirements

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§ 6160 Law Corporation Registration Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •A law corporation is a special kind of company that can practice law.
  • •It must be registered with the State Bar of California and have a valid certificate.
  • •The State Bar oversees these corporations to make sure they follow the rules.

Example

A group of lawyers wants to start a company together to offer legal services.

They must register their company with the State Bar of California and get a special certificate. If they do this, their company can legally provide legal services, but the State Bar will check to make sure they follow all the rules for lawyers.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 6160 Law Corporation Registration Requirements

A law corporation is a corporation which is registered with the State Bar of California and has a currently effective certificate of registration from the State Bar pursuant to the Professional Corporation Act, as contained in Part 4 (commencing with Section 13400) of Division 3 of Title 1 of the Corporations Code, and this article. Subject to all applicable statutes, rules and regulations, such law corporation is entitled to practice law. With respect to a law corporation the governmental agency referred to in the Professional Corporation Act is the State Bar. (Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1375.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 6163 Law Corporation Annual Reports
  • § 6169 Law Corporation Discipline Proceedings
  • § 6171.1 Law Corporation Death Cancellation
  • § 6069 Attorney Financial Record Disclosure
  • § 6140.5 Client Security Fund Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 6160.
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