1. Every corporation incorporated under this chapter may engage in any lawful business unless a more limited purpose is set forth in the articles of incorporation; however, the corporation shall not be restricted to this limited purpose, unless it has stated it is so restricted in its articles of incorporation.

2. 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.

Terms Used In Missouri Laws 351.386

  • Articles of incorporation: includes the original articles of incorporation and all amendments thereto, and includes articles of merger or consolidation. See Missouri Laws 351.015
  • 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.
  • State: when applied to any of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" includes such district and territories. See Missouri Laws 1.020
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.