Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 12:1-301

  • 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.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.

A.  Every corporation incorporated under this Chapter has the purpose of engaging in any lawful business or activity unless a more limited purpose is set forth in the articles of incorporation.

B.  A corporation engaging in a business that is subject to regulation under another statute of this state may incorporate under this Chapter only if permitted by, and subject to all limitations of, the other statute.

Acts 2014, No. 328, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2015.