Terms Used In Tennessee Code 48-27-102

  • Business: includes every trade, occupation, profession, investment activity and other lawful purpose for gain or the preservation of assets whether or not carried on for profits. See Tennessee Code 48-202-101
  • 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, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105

A foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this state on January 1, 1988, is subject to chapters 11-27 of this title, but is not required to obtain a new certificate of authority to transact business under chapters 11-27 of this title.