{"code":"CORP","codeName":"Corporations Code","section":"171","citation":"Corp. Code, § 171","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 1. CORPORATIONS [100. - 14707.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/corporations-code/title-1"},{"name":"DIVISION 1. GENERAL CORPORATION LAW [100. - 2319.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/corporations-code/title-1/division-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions and Definitions [100. - 195.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/corporations-code/title-1/division-1/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 235.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“Foreign corporation” means any corporation other than a domestic corporation and, when used in Section <a href=\"/corp/191\">191</a>, Section <a href=\"/corp/201\">201</a>, Section <a href=\"/corp/2203\">2203</a>, Section <a href=\"/corp/2258\">2258</a> and Section <a href=\"/corp/2259\">2259</a> 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.</p>","text":"“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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/corporations-code/general-provisions-and-definitions-171","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}