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UT Code § 16-7-3 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 7 - Corporations Sole|Section 3 - Contents of articles of incorporation.

16-7-3. Contents of articles of incorporation.  The articles of incorporation shall specify:  (1) The name of the corporation by which it shall be known.     (2) The object of the corporation.     (3) The estimated value of the property at the time of the making of articles of incorporation.     (4) The title of the person making such articles.    No Change Since 1953
UT Code § 16-7-4 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 7 - Corporations Sole|Section 4 - Certified copies of articles as evidence.

16-7-4. Certified copies of articles as evidence.  The articles of incorporation or a certified copy of those filed and recorded with the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code shall be evidence of the existence of such corporation.  Amended by Chapter 66, 1984 General Session
UT Code § 16-7-5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 7 - Corporations Sole|Section 5 - Amendments of articles of incorporation.

16-7-5. Amendments of articles of incorporation.    (1) A corporation sole formed under this chapter may alter or amend its articles of incorporation.     (2) An amendment described in Subsection (1) shall:   (a) be made by the corporation sole;     (b) be executed by:   (i) the person who executed the original articles of incorporation; or     (ii) the successor in office to the person described in Subsection (2)(b)(i);       (c) specify the name, title, and street address of the person described in Subsection (2)(b); and     (d) be filed in the same manner as is provided for the filing of the original articles.       (3) A corporation sole altering or amending its articles of incorporation after May 3, 2004, shall comply with Subsection 16-7-15(1).    Amended by Chapter 16, 2004 General Session
UT Code § 16-7-6 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 7 - Corporations Sole|Section 6 - Powers of corporations sole.

16-7-6. Powers of corporations sole.  Upon making and filing articles of incorporation as herein provided the person subscribing the same and his successor in office, by the name or title specified in the articles, shall thereafter be deemed and is hereby created a body politic and a corporation sole, with perpetual succession, and shall have power:  (1) To acquire and possess, by donation, gift, bequest, devise or purchase, and to hold and maintain, property, real, personal and mixed; and to grant, sell, convey, rent or otherwise dispose of the same as may be necessary to carry on or promote the objects of the corporation.     (2) To borrow money and to give written obligations therefor, and to secure the payment thereof by mortgage or other lien upon real or personal property, when necessary to promote such objects.     (3) To contract and be contracted with.     (4) To sue and be sued.     (5) To plead and be impleaded in all courts of justice.     (6) To have and use a common seal by which all deeds and acts of such corporation may be authenticated.    No Change Since 1953
UT Code § 16-7-7 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 7 - Corporations Sole|Section 7 - Right to act without authorization from members -- Sale of property.

16-7-7. Right to act without authorization from members -- Sale of property.  Any corporation sole created under this chapter, and any such archbishop, bishop, president, trustee in trust, president of stake, president of congregation, overseer, presiding elder or clergyman of the state of Utah, who holds the title to trust property for the use and benefit of any church or religious society and who is not so incorporated, unless the articles of incorporation or deed under which such corporation or individual trustee holds such property provides otherwise, shall have power without any authority or authorization from the members of such church or religious society to mortgage, exchange, sell and convey the same; and any such corporation sole, or individual trustee residing within this state may hold title to property, real or personal, which is situated in any other state or jurisdiction; which holding shall be subject to the same conditions, limitations, powers and rights and with the same trusts, duties and obligations in regard to the property that like property is held for such purposes in this state.  No Change Since 1953
UT Code § 16-7-8 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 7 - Corporations Sole|Section 8 - Execution of corporate instruments -- Authority of agents -- Revocation of authority.

16-7-8. Execution of corporate instruments -- Authority of agents -- Revocation of authority.    (1) All deeds and other instruments of writing shall be:   (a) made in the name of the corporation;     (b) signed by:   (i) the person representing the corporation in the official capacity designated in the articles of incorporation; or     (ii) a duly authorized agent or agents designated and named in a certificate filed by the corporation with the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code.         (2) The authority of an agent or agents designated pursuant to Subsection (1)(b)(ii) shall continue until revoked, notwithstanding the subsequent death, resignation, removal, incapacity, or incompetency of:   (a) the person who executed the original articles of incorporation; or     (b) the successor in office to the person described in Subsection (2)(a).       (3) A corporation sole designating an agent or agents to sign deeds and instruments of writing by certificate may revoke such authority by filing a notice of revocation of authority with the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code.    Amended by Chapter 16, 2004 General Session
UT Code § 16-7-9 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 7 - Corporations Sole|Section 9 - Succession in event of death, resignation, or removal of incumbent.

16-7-9. Succession in event of death, resignation, or removal of incumbent.    (1) In the event of the death or resignation of any such archbishop, bishop, president, trustee in trust, president of stake, president of congregation, overseer, presiding elder or clergyman, being at the time a corporation sole, or of his removal from office by the person or body having authority to remove him, his successor in office, as such corporation sole, shall be vested with the title to any and all property held by his predecessor as such corporation sole, with like power and authority over the same and subject to all the legal liabilities and obligations with reference thereto.     (2) A successor described in Subsection (1) shall file with the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code a certified copy or other adequate written proof of the successor's commission, certificate, or letter of election or appointment.    Amended by Chapter 16, 2004 General Session
UT Code § 16-7-10 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 7 - Corporations Sole|Section 10 - Death of bishop, trustee, not incorporated -- Succession to property.

16-7-10. Death of bishop, trustee, not incorporated -- Succession to property.  In case of the death, resignation or removal of any such archbishop, bishop, president, trustee in trust, president of stake, president of congregation, overseer, presiding elder or clergyman who at the time of his death, resignation or removal was holding the title to trust property for the use or benefit of any church or religious society, and was not incorporated as a corporation sole, the title to any and all such property held by him, of every nature and kind, does not revert to the grantor nor vest in the heirs of such deceased person, but shall be deemed to be in abeyance after such death, resignation or removal until his successor is duly appointed to fill such vacancy, and upon the appointment of such successor the title to all the property held by his predecessor shall at once, without any other act or deed, vest in the person appointed to fill such vacancy.  Amended by Chapter 378, 2010 General Session
UT Code § 16-7-11 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 7 - Corporations Sole|Section 11 - Fees for filing documents and issuing certificates.

16-7-11. Fees for filing documents and issuing certificates.  The division shall charge and collect a fee determined by it pursuant to Section 63J-1-504 for:  (1) filing articles of incorporation of a corporation sole and issuing a certificate of incorporation;     (2) filing articles of amendment and issuing a certificate of amendment;     (3) issuing each additional certificate of incorporation or amendment;     (4) filing a certificate of authorized agent and issuing the agent's certificate;     (5) filing a revocation of authority;     (6) furnishing a certified copy of any document, instrument, or paper relating to a corporation sole and affixing its seal;     (7) issuing a certificate of dissolution; and     (8) issuing a certificate of merger or consolidation.    Amended by Chapter 183, 2009 General Session
UT Code § 16-7-12 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 7 - Corporations Sole|Section 12 - Dissolution of corporation sole.

16-7-12. Dissolution of corporation sole.    (1) A corporation sole may be dissolved and its affairs wound up voluntarily by filing with the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code articles of dissolution, fully executed and signed under penalty of perjury, by the chief officer of the corporation. If any corporation sole ceases to have assets, has failed to function, or desires to terminate its existence, the articles of dissolution may be filed by any officer of the corporation authorized to administer the affairs and property of the corporation.     (2) An original and a copy of the articles of dissolution shall be submitted to the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. If it conforms to law, the division shall file it and issue a certificate of dissolution. After the issuance of this certificate, the corporation shall cease to carry on business, except for the purpose of adjusting and winding up its affairs.     (3) The articles of dissolution shall set forth:   (a) the name of the corporation;     (b) the reason for its dissolution or winding up;     (c) that dissolution of the corporation has been duly authorized by the organization governed by the corporation sole;     (d) the names and addresses of the persons who are to supervise the winding up of the affairs of the corporation;     (e) that all debts, obligations, and liabilities of the corporation sole have been paid and discharged or that adequate provision has been made therefor;     (f) that all the remaining property and assets of the corporation sole have been transferred, conveyed, or distributed in accordance with the purposes of Section 16-7-1; and     (g) that there are no suits pending against the corporation sole in any court, or that adequate provision has been made for the satisfaction of any judgment, order, or decree which may be entered against it in any pending suit.       (4) The Division of Corporations and Commercial Code may administratively dissolve a corporation sole that does not comply with Subsection 16-7-15(1) in accordance with the relevant procedures for administrative dissolution of a nonprofit corporation under Sections 16-6a-1411, 16-6a-1412, and 16-6a-1413.    Amended by Chapter 16, 2004 General Session
UT Code § 16-7-13 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 7 - Corporations Sole|Section 13 - Merger and consolidation.

16-7-13. Merger and consolidation.    (1) As long as the surviving corporation qualifies for tax exempt status under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3), any corporation organized under this chapter may merge with one or more domestic or foreign corporations organized or authorized to do business in this state under this title, or with one or more nonprofit domestic or foreign corporations organized or authorized to do business in this state under this title.     (2)   (a) Articles of merger or consolidation shall be adopted by the appropriate incorporator or the successor to an incorporator as described in Section 16-7-2. If there is no such incorporator or successor, the articles shall be signed by the officer or official authorized to administer the affairs and property of the corporation according to the practices and procedures of the church, denomination, or religious society.     (b) The articles of merger or consolidation shall be adopted by any merging or consolidating corporation organized under Title 16, Chapter 6a, Utah Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act, as provided in Sections 16-6a-1101 and 16-6a-1102.       (3) The effect of a merger or consolidation under this section is the same as provided in Section 16-6a-1104.    Amended by Chapter 300, 2000 General Session
UT Code § 16-7-14 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 7 - Corporations Sole|Section 14 - Restatement of articles of incorporation.

16-7-14. Restatement of articles of incorporation.    (1) A corporation sole organized under this chapter may restate its articles of incorporation in the same manner allowed nonprofit corporations under Section 16-6a-1006.     (2)   (a) The restated articles shall be adopted on behalf of the corporation by the appropriate incorporator or the successor to an incorporator as described in Section 16-7-2.     (b) If there is no such incorporator or successor, the articles shall be signed by the officer or official authorized to administer the affairs and property of the corporation according to the practices and procedures of the church, denomination, or religious society.     (c) The restated articles described in this section shall specify the name, title, and street address of the person executing the restated articles.       (3) This chapter does not require the restated articles described in this section to specify a value of the property of the corporation sole.     (4) A corporation sole restating its articles of incorporation after May 3, 2004, shall comply with Subsection 16-7-15(1).    Amended by Chapter 16, 2004 General Session
UT Code § 16-7-15 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 7 - Corporations Sole|Section 15 - Official representative -- Registered office -- Registered agent.

16-7-15. Official representative -- Registered office -- Registered agent.    (1)   (a) A corporation sole altering, amending, or restating its articles of incorporation on or after May 3, 2004 shall continuously maintain with the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code the name, title, and Utah street address of an official representative for the corporation sole.     (b) The official representative described in Subsection (1)(a) shall, on behalf of the corporation sole, receive communication, notices, or demands from:   (i) the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code; or     (ii) any other state or federal authority, agency, or official.       (c) If a corporation sole appoints a registered agent pursuant to Subsection (2), that registered agent is the official representative of the corporation sole for purposes of this Subsection (1).       (2)   (a) A corporation sole formed under this chapter may maintain a registered office and registered agent in Utah by complying with Title 16, Chapter 17, Model Registered Agents Act.     (b) A corporation sole maintaining registered agent may change the registered agent by complying with the requirements of Title 16, Chapter 17, Model Registered Agents Act.     (c) A registered agent of a corporation sole may resign by complying with the requirements imposed on a registered agent under Title 16, Chapter 17, Model Registered Agents Act.     (d) A registered agent described in this Subsection (2) is the agent of the corporation sole for service of:   (i) process;     (ii) notice;     (iii) demand; or     (iv) any type required or permitted by law to be served on the corporation sole.        Amended by Chapter 364, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 16-7-16 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 7 - Corporations Sole|Section 16 - Prohibition on formation of corporation sole after May 3, 2004.

16-7-16. Prohibition on formation of corporation sole after May 3, 2004.  Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a corporation sole may not be formed or incorporated under this chapter after May 3, 2004.  Enacted by Chapter 16, 2004 General Session
UT Code § 16-11-1 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 11 - Professional Corporation Act|Section 1 - Short title.

16-11-1. Short title.  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Professional Corporation Act."  Enacted by Chapter 20, 1963 General Session
UT Code § 16-11-3 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 11 - Professional Corporation Act|Section 3 - Purpose of act.

16-11-3. Purpose of act.  This act shall be so construed as to effectuate its general purpose of making available to professional persons the benefits of the corporate form for the business aspects of their practices while preserving the established professional aspects of the personal relationship between the professional person and those he serves.  Enacted by Chapter 20, 1963 General Session
UT Code § 16-11-4 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 11 - Professional Corporation Act|Section 4 - Incorporators -- Articles of incorporation.

16-11-4. Incorporators -- Articles of incorporation.    (1) One or more individuals, each of whom is licensed to render a professional service, may incorporate a professional corporation by filing articles of incorporation with the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code.      (2) Articles of incorporation under Subsection (1) shall meet the requirements of Title 16, Chapter 10a, Utah Revised Business Corporation Act, and in addition thereto contain the following:   (a) the profession to be practiced through the professional corporation;     (b) the names and street or mailing addresses of all of the original shareholders, directors, and officers of the professional corporation; and     (c) the number of shareholder members of the board of directors may be less than the number of shareholders, except if a corporation has only one shareholder, the board may consist of that shareholder.      Amended by Chapter 242, 2006 General Session
UT Code § 16-11-5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 11 - Professional Corporation Act|Section 5 - Application of Utah Revised Business Corporation Act -- Conflicts.

16-11-5. Application of Utah Revised Business Corporation Act -- Conflicts.  The provisions of Title 16, Chapter 10a, Utah Revised Business Corporation Act, shall be applicable to professional corporations, and they shall enjoy the powers and privileges and be subject to the duties, restrictions and liabilities of other corporations, except where inconsistent with this act. This act shall take precedence in the event of any conflict with provisions of Title 16, Chapter 10a, Utah Revised Business Corporation Act or other laws.  Amended by Chapter 6, 1992 Special Session 3Amended by Chapter 6, 1992 Special Session 3
UT Code § 16-11-6 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 11 - Professional Corporation Act|Section 6 - Purpose of professional corporation -- Power to own property and invest funds.

 Effective 5/13/2014  16-11-6. Purpose of professional corporation -- Power to own property and invest funds.    (1) A professional corporation may be organized pursuant to the provisions of this chapter only for the purpose of rendering one specific type of professional service and services ancillary to the specific type of professional service and may not engage in any business other than rendering the professional service that it was organized to render and services ancillary to the specific type of professional service.     (2) Notwithstanding Subsection (1), a professional corporation may:   (a) own real and personal property necessary or appropriate for rendering the type of professional service it was organized to render;     (b) invest its funds in real estate, mortgages, stocks, bonds, and any other type of investments; and     (c) if a benefit corporation, have as a purpose creating a general public benefit and a specific public benefit as provided in Chapter 10b, Benefit Corporation Act.      Amended by Chapter 394, 2014 General Session
UT Code § 16-11-7 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 11 - Professional Corporation Act|Section 7 - Issuance of shares of capital stock -- Restrictions.

16-11-7. Issuance of shares of capital stock -- Restrictions.    (1) A professional corporation may issue the shares of its capital stock and a shareholder may voluntarily transfer shares of capital stock in a professional corporation only to:   (a) persons who are duly licensed to render the same specific professional services as those for which the corporation was organized; or     (b) persons other than those meeting the requirements of Subsection (1)(a) to the extent and in the proportions allowed by the applicable licensing act for the profession for which the corporation is organized.       (2) Any shares issued in violation of this section are void.    Amended by Chapter 261, 2000 General Session
UT Code § 16-11-8 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 11 - Professional Corporation Act|Section 8 - Officer, director, or shareholder shall be licensed professional -- Nonlicensed person as secretary or treasurer.

16-11-8. Officer, director, or shareholder shall be licensed professional -- Nonlicensed person as secretary or treasurer.    (1)   (a) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), a person may not be an officer, director, or shareholder of a professional corporation unless that person is:   (i) an individual licensed to render the same specific professional services as those for which the corporation is organized; or     (ii) qualified to be an officer, director, or shareholder under the applicable licensing act for the profession for which the corporation is organized.       (b) Notwithstanding Subsection (1)(a), a nonlicensed person may serve as secretary or treasurer of the professional corporation.       (2) For purposes of Subsection (1), professional services are considered the same specific professional services as those for which the corporation is organized if:   (a) the corporation is organized to provide services described in:   (i)Title 58, Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act; or     (ii)Title 58, Chapter 68, Utah Osteopathic Medical Practice Act; and       (b) the officer, director, or shareholder is licensed under either of the chapters listed in Subsection (2)(a).      Amended by Chapter 378, 2010 General Session
UT Code § 16-11-9 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 11 - Professional Corporation Act|Section 9 - Licensed persons to render professional services.

16-11-9. Licensed persons to render professional services.  A professional corporation may render professional services only through its officers, employees and agents who are duly licensed to render such professional services.  Enacted by Chapter 20, 1963 General Session
UT Code § 16-11-10 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 11 - Professional Corporation Act|Section 10 - Laws as to professional relationships not altered.

16-11-10. Laws as to professional relationships not altered.  This act does not alter any law applicable to the relationship between a person rendering professional services and a person receiving such services, including liability arising out of such professional services.  Enacted by Chapter 20, 1963 General Session