(a)Foreign LLC name. A foreign LLC’s name, to the extent used in this state, shall meet the requirements of § 48-249-106.

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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 48-249-903

  • foreign: means a limited liability company that is formed under the laws of a jurisdiction other than this state. See Tennessee Code 48-249-102
  • LLC: means a limited liability company, organized under chapters 201-248 of this title. See Tennessee Code 48-202-101
  • Secretary: means the corporate officer to whom the bylaws or the board of directors has delegated responsibility under §. See Tennessee Code 48-11-201
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • Transfer: means an assignment, conveyance, deed, bill of sale, lease, mortgage, security interest, encumbrance, gift and transfer by operation of law. See Tennessee Code 48-249-102
(b)Indistinguishable name. A foreign LLC may apply to the secretary of state under § 48-249-106, to utilize an indistinguishable name.
(c)Assumed name. A foreign LLC may elect to adopt an assumed name under § 48-249-106, and to renew the assumed name.
(d)Change or cancellation of assumed name. A foreign LLC may, pursuant to § 48-249-106, change or cancel an assumed name.
(e)Reserved name. A foreign LLC may, pursuant to § 48-249-107, reserve a name and transfer or cancel a reserved name.
(f)Registered name. A foreign LLC may obtain and retain a registered name by complying with § 48-249-108.