§ 171

California Corporations Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

“Foreign corporation” means any corporation other than a domestic corporation and, when used in Section 191, Section 201, Section 2203, Section 2258 and Section 2259 and Chapter 21, includes a foreign association, unless otherwise stated. “Foreign corporation” as used in Chapter 21 does not include a corporation or association chartered under the laws of the United States.

(Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 235.)

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