Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 54:14-2

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
The Director of the Division of Taxation in the Department of Treasury may require of a corporation subject to tax under chapters 12 to 15 of Title 54 of the Revised Statutes (R.S. 54:12-1 et seq.), such information or reports touching its affairs as may be necessary to carry out the provisions thereof. He may also require the production of the books and other records of such company and he, or any of his duly authorized assistants, may examine such records and swear and examine witnesses in relation thereto.

Amended by L. 1987, c. 76, s. 48.