Terms Used In Florida Statutes 607.1523

  • 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.
  • Department: means the Florida Department of State. See Florida Statutes 607.01401
  • Foreign: means , with respect to an entity, an entity governed as to its internal affairs by the organic law of a jurisdiction other than this state. See Florida Statutes 607.01401
The Department of Legal Affairs may maintain an action to enjoin a foreign corporation from transacting business in this state in violation of this chapter.