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HomeCorporations CodeCh. 17§ 12657 Distribution To Members

§ 12657 Distribution To Members

Corporations Code·California
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§ 12657 Distribution To Members

This law says when a company closes down, it must share its money or stuff fairly with its owners. It can be done all at once or in parts, as long as it's fair and follows the company's rules.

Key Takeaways

  • •When a company closes, its money or stuff must be shared fairly with its owners.
  • •The sharing can happen all at once or in parts, as long as it's fair.
  • •The company must follow its own rules when sharing the money or stuff.

Example

A small toy company goes out of business and has $100,000 left after selling everything.

The company must split the $100,000 fairly among its owners. If there are 10 owners, each gets $10,000. They can get the money all at once or in smaller payments over time.

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

Official Source
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§ 12657 Distribution To Members

Distribution may be made either in money or in property or securities and either in installments from time to time or as a whole, if this can be done fairly and ratably and in conformity with the provisions of the articles and bylaws and shall be made as soon as reasonably consistent with the beneficial liquidation of the corporation assets. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1625, Sec. 3. Operative January 1, 1984.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

Distributionfairly and ratablyarticles and bylawsbeneficial liquidation

Related Statutes

  • § 6717 Corporate Asset Distribution Rules
  • § 8718 Corporate Asset Distribution Rules
  • § 2006 Corporate Asset Distribution Rules
  • § 12650 Corporate Dissolution Powers
  • § 12651 Filling Board Vacancies

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 12657.
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