Except as used in Sections 1001, 1101, and 1113, a “parent” of a specified corporation is an affiliate in control (Section 160(a)) of that corporation directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries. In Sections 1001, 1101, and 1113, “parent” means a person in control (Section 160(b)) of a domestic corporation, a foreign corporation, or an other business entity.

(Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 437, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2000.)

Terms Used In California Corporations Code 175

  • 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.
  • Person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See California Corporations Code 18