1. The provisions of this chapter apply to statutory close corporations to the extent not inconsistent with the provisions of sections 351.750 to 351.865.

2. Sections 351.750 to 351.865 apply to professional corporations organized pursuant to chapter 356 whose articles of incorporation contain the statement required by subsection 1 of section 351.755, except insofar as chapter 356 contains inconsistent provisions.

Terms Used In Missouri Laws 351.750

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

3. Sections 351.750 to 351.865 do not repeal or modify any statute or rule of law that is or would apply to a corporation that is organized pursuant to this chapter or chapter 356 and that does not elect to become a statutory close corporation pursuant to section 351.755.

4. Sections 351.750 to 351.865 apply to all corporations electing statutory close corporation status as provided in section 351.755 after August 28, 1990, and are controlling in the absence of a valid agreement to the contrary.