Corporations Code section 171

“Foreign corporation” means any corporation other than a domestic corporation and, when used in Section 191, Section 201, Section 2203, Section 2258 and Section 2259 and Chapter 21, includes a foreign association, unless otherwise stated. “Foreign corporation” as used in Chapter 21 does not include a corporation or association chartered under the laws of the United States.

Source: Section 171, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=CORP§ionNum=171.­ (updated Jan. 1, 1977; accessed Jun. 9, 2025).

Last Updated

Jan. 1, 1977

§ 171’s source at ca​.gov