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HomeCorporations CodeArt. 3§ 10831 Corporation Formation Applicability

§ 10831 Corporation Formation Applicability

Corporations Code·California
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§ 10831 Corporation Formation Applicability

This law says which companies must follow the rules in this part of the law. It includes companies made after January 1, 1980, and some older companies made before that date.

Key Takeaways

  • •This law applies to companies made after January 1, 1980.
  • •It also applies to some companies made before 1980 if they were formed under an old rule.
  • •If a company is covered by this law, it must follow all the rules in this part of the law.

Example

A company started in 1985 must follow these rules.

Because the company was made after January 1, 1980, it has to do what this law says.

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

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§ 10831 Corporation Formation Applicability

The provisions of this article apply to corporations formed on or after January 1, 1980, under Part 3 of this division and pursuant to this article and to corporations existing on December 31, 1979, and formed under Section 9201.2 of the Corporations Code then in effect. (Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 1305.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

corporationsJanuary 1, 1980Part 3Section 9201.2Corporations Code

Related Statutes

  • § 10200 Nonprofit Corporation Classification
  • § 108 Corporate Filing Fees
  • § 10810 Nonprofit Professional Service Corporations
  • § 10812 Corporation Formation Applicability Dates
  • § 10830 Nonprofit Legal Service Administration

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 10831.
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