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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 15Ch. 4Art. 1§ 31200 Corporate Name Requirement

§ 31200 Corporate Name Requirement

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§ 31200 Corporate Name Requirement

Key Takeaways

  • •If a company is licensed under this law, its name must include the words 'California business and industrial development corporation'.
  • •This rule helps people know what kind of company it is just by reading its name.

Example

A company wants to start a business helping other businesses grow in California.

If this company gets a license under this law, it must name itself something like 'ABC California business and industrial development corporation' so everyone knows what it does.

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

Official Source
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§ 31200 Corporate Name Requirement

The corporate name of each licensee shall include the phrase “California business and industrial development corporation”. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1164.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

corporationlicensetrialdevelopment

Related Statutes

  • § 4881 Bank And Industrial Loan Mergers
  • § 4885 Bank Merger Approval Criteria
  • § 4888 Merger Branch Office Rights
  • § 4890 Merger Reporting Requirements
  • § 4901 Bank Merger Approval Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 31200.
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