A business entity, other than a domestic corporation, may convert to a domestic corporation if:

(1)        The conversion is permitted by the laws of the state or country governing the organization and internal affairs of the converting business entity; and

(2)        The converting business entity complies with the requirements of this Part and, to the extent applicable, the laws referred to in subdivision (1) of this section. (2001-387, s. 17.)

Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 55-11A-01

  • 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 the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the said district and territories and all dependencies. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3