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WA Rev Code § 23B.15.032 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 23B - Washington Business Corporation Act|Chapter 23B.15 - Foreign Corporations.|23B.15.032 - Certificate of authority as insurance company—Filing of records.

RCW 23B.15.032 Certificate of authority as insurance company—Filing of records.For those corporations that have a certificate of authority, are applying for, or intend to apply for a certificate of authority from the insurance commissioner as an insurance company under chapter 48.05 RCW, whenever under this chapter corporate records are required to be filed with the secretary of state, the records shall be filed with the insurance commissioner rather than the secretary of state.[ 2002 c 297 § 42; 1998 c 23 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 23B.15.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 23B - Washington Business Corporation Act|Chapter 23B.15 - Foreign Corporations.|23B.15.040 - Amended foreign registration statement.

RCW 23B.15.040 Amended foreign registration statement.A foreign corporation registered to transact business in this state must amend its foreign registration statement under the circumstances specified in RCW 23.95.515.[ 2015 c 176 § 2133; 1991 c 72 § 38; 1989 c 165 § 172.]NOTES:Effective date—Contingent effective date—2015 c 176: See note following RCW 23.95.100.
WA Rev Code § 23B.15.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 23B - Washington Business Corporation Act|Chapter 23B.15 - Foreign Corporations.|23B.15.050 - Effect of registration—Right of state to terminate—Governing law.

RCW 23B.15.050 Effect of registration—Right of state to terminate—Governing law.(1) A registered foreign corporation may transact business in this state subject, however, to the right of the state to terminate the registration as provided in Article 5 of chapter 23.95 RCW.(2) A foreign corporation registered to transact business in this state is subject to RCW 23.95.500 relating to the effect of registration and the governing law for registered foreign corporations.[ 2015 c 176 § 2134; 1989 c 165 § 173.]NOTES:Effective date—Contingent effective date—2015 c 176: See note following RCW 23.95.100.
WA Rev Code § 23B.15.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 23B - Washington Business Corporation Act|Chapter 23B.15 - Foreign Corporations.|23B.15.060 - Corporate name of foreign corporation.

RCW 23B.15.060 Corporate name of foreign corporation.The corporate name of a foreign corporation registered in this state must comply with the provisions of RCW 23.95.525 and Article 3 of chapter 23.95 RCW.[ 2015 c 176 § 2135; 1998 c 102 § 2; 1989 c 165 § 174.]NOTES:Effective date—Contingent effective date—2015 c 176: See note following RCW 23.95.100.
WA Rev Code § 23B.15.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 23B - Washington Business Corporation Act|Chapter 23B.15 - Foreign Corporations.|23B.15.070 - Registered agent of foreign corporation.

RCW 23B.15.070 Registered agent of foreign corporation.Each foreign corporation registered to transact business in this state must continuously maintain in this state a registered agent in accordance with Article 4 of chapter 23.95 RCW.[ 2015 c 176 § 2136; 2002 c 297 § 43; 1989 c 165 § 175.]NOTES:Effective date—Contingent effective date—2015 c 176: See note following RCW 23.95.100.
WA Rev Code § 23B.15.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 23B - Washington Business Corporation Act|Chapter 23B.15 - Foreign Corporations.|23B.15.080 - Change of registered agent of foreign corporation.

RCW 23B.15.080 Change of registered agent of foreign corporation.(1) A foreign corporation registered to transact business in this state may change its registered agent by delivering to the secretary of state for filing a statement of change in accordance with RCW 23.95.430.(2) A registered agent of a foreign corporation may change its information on file with the secretary of state in accordance with RCW 23.95.435 or 23.95.440.[ 2015 c 176 § 2137; 2002 c 297 § 44; 1989 c 165 § 176.]NOTES:Effective date—Contingent effective date—2015 c 176: See note following RCW 23.95.100.
WA Rev Code § 23B.15.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 23B - Washington Business Corporation Act|Chapter 23B.15 - Foreign Corporations.|23B.15.090 - Resignation of registered agent of foreign corporation.

RCW 23B.15.090 Resignation of registered agent of foreign corporation.The registered agent of a foreign corporation may resign as agent by executing and delivering to the secretary of state for filing a statement of resignation in accordance with RCW 23.95.445.[ 2020 c 57 § 72; 2015 c 176 § 2138; 1989 c 165 § 177.]NOTES:Effective date—Contingent effective date—2015 c 176: See note following RCW 23.95.100.
WA Rev Code § 23B.15.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 23B - Washington Business Corporation Act|Chapter 23B.15 - Foreign Corporations.|23B.15.100 - Service on foreign corporation.

RCW 23B.15.100 Service on foreign corporation.Service of any process, notice, or demand required or permitted by law to be served upon the foreign corporation may be made in accordance with RCW 23.95.450.[ 2015 c 176 § 2139; 1989 c 165 § 178.]NOTES:Effective date—Contingent effective date—2015 c 176: See note following RCW 23.95.100.
WA Rev Code § 23B.15.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 23B - Washington Business Corporation Act|Chapter 23B.15 - Foreign Corporations.|23B.15.200 - Withdrawal of foreign corporation.

RCW 23B.15.200 Withdrawal of foreign corporation.A foreign corporation registered to transact business in this state may not withdraw from this state until it delivers a statement of withdrawal to the secretary of state for filing in accordance with RCW 23.95.530.[ 2015 c 176 § 2140; 1989 c 165 § 179.]NOTES:Effective date—Contingent effective date—2015 c 176: See note following RCW 23.95.100.
WA Rev Code § 23B.15.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 23B - Washington Business Corporation Act|Chapter 23B.15 - Foreign Corporations.|23B.15.300 - Termination—Grounds.

RCW 23B.15.300 Termination—Grounds.The secretary of state may terminate the registration of a registered foreign corporation under the circumstances and procedures specified in RCW 23.95.550.[ 2015 c 176 § 2141; 1991 c 72 § 39; 1990 c 178 § 9; 1989 c 165 § 180.]NOTES:Effective date—Contingent effective date—2015 c 176: See note following RCW 23.95.100.Effective date—1990 c 178: See note following RCW 23B.01.220.
WA Rev Code § 23B.16.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 23B - Washington Business Corporation Act|Chapter 23B.16 - Records and Reports.|23B.16.010 - Corporate records.

RCW 23B.16.010 Corporate records.(1) A corporation shall keep as permanent records minutes of all meetings of its shareholders and board of directors, a record of all corporate actions approved by the shareholders or board of directors by executed consent without a meeting, and a record of all corporate actions approved by a committee of the board of directors exercising the authority of the board of directors on behalf of the corporation.(2) A corporation shall maintain appropriate accounting records.(3) A corporation or its agent shall maintain a record of its current shareholders, in a form that permits preparation of a list of the names and mailing addresses of all shareholders, in alphabetical order by class of shares showing the number and class of shares held by each. Nothing contained in this section requires the corporation to include on such list the electronic mail address or other electronic contact information of a shareholder.(4) A corporation shall maintain its records specified in this section in a form capable of conversion into paper form within a reasonable time.(5) A corporation shall keep a copy of the following records at its principal office:(a) Its articles or restated articles of incorporation and all amendments to them currently in effect;(b) Its bylaws or restated bylaws and all amendments to them currently in effect;(c) The minutes of all shareholders' meetings, and records of all corporate actions approved by shareholders without a meeting, for the past three years;(d) The financial statements described in RCW 23B.16.200(1), for the past three years;(e) All written communications to shareholders generally within the past three years;(f) A list of the names and business mailing addresses of its current directors and officers; and(g) Its initial report or most recent annual report delivered to the secretary of state under RCW 23.95.255.[ 2020 c 57 § 73; 2015 c 176 § 2142; 2009 c 189 § 54; 2002 c 297 § 45; 1991 c 72 § 40; 1989 c 165 § 182.]NOTES:Effective date—Contingent effective date—2015 c 176: See note following RCW 23.95.100.
WA Rev Code § 23B.16.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 23B - Washington Business Corporation Act|Chapter 23B.16 - Records and Reports.|23B.16.020 - Inspection of records by shareholders.

RCW 23B.16.020 Inspection of records by shareholders.(1) A shareholder of a corporation is entitled to inspect and copy, during regular business hours at the corporation's principal office, any of the records of the corporation described in RCW 23B.16.010(5) if the shareholder gives the corporation an executed written notice of the shareholder's demand at least five business days before the date on which the shareholder wishes to inspect and copy.(2) A shareholder of a corporation is entitled to inspect and copy, during regular business hours at a reasonable location specified by the corporation, any of the following records of the corporation if the shareholder meets the requirements of subsection (3) of this section and gives the corporation an executed written notice of the shareholder's demand at least five business days before the date on which the shareholder wishes to inspect and copy:(a) Excerpts from minutes of any meeting of the board of directors, or of any meeting of a committee of the board of directors while exercising the authority of the board of directors, minutes of any meeting of the shareholders, and records of corporate actions approved by the shareholders or board of directors or a committee thereof without a meeting, to the extent not subject to inspection under subsection (1) of this section;(b) Accounting records of the corporation; and(c) The record of shareholders.(3) A shareholder may inspect and copy the records described in subsection (2) of this section only if:(a) The shareholder's demand is made in good faith and for a proper purpose;(b) The shareholder describes with reasonable particularity the shareholder's purpose and the records the shareholder desires to inspect; and(c) The records are directly connected with the shareholder's purpose.(4) The right of inspection granted by this section may not be abolished or limited by a corporation's articles of incorporation or bylaws.(5) This section does not affect:(a) The right of a shareholder to inspect records under RCW 23B.07.200 or, if the shareholder is in litigation with the corporation, to the same extent as any other litigant; or(b) The power of a court, independently of this title, to compel the production of corporate records for examination.(6) For purposes of this section, "shareholder" includes a beneficial owner whose shares are held in a voting trust or by a nominee on the beneficial owner's behalf.[ 2020 c 57 § 74; 2009 c 189 § 55; 2002 c 297 § 46; 1989 c 165 § 183.]
WA Rev Code § 23B.16.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 23B - Washington Business Corporation Act|Chapter 23B.16 - Records and Reports.|23B.16.030 - Scope of inspection right.

RCW 23B.16.030 Scope of inspection right.(1) A shareholder's agent or attorney has the same inspection and copying rights as the shareholder.(2) The corporation may, if reasonable, satisfy the right to copy records under *RCW 23B.16.020 by furnishing copies by photocopy or other means chosen by the corporation, including furnishing copies through an electronic transmission.(3) The corporation may impose a reasonable charge, covering the costs of labor and material, for copies of any documents provided to the shareholder. The charge may not exceed the estimated cost of production or reproduction of the documents.(4) The corporation may comply with a shareholder's demand to inspect the record of shareholders under RCW 23B.16.020(2)(c) by providing the shareholder with a list of its shareholders that was compiled no earlier than the date of the shareholder's demand.[ 2020 c 57 § 75. Prior: 1989 c 165 § 184.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The reference to "section 184 of this act" has been translated to "RCW 23B.16.020." A literal translation would be "RCW 23B.16.030" which is the section above and appears to be erroneous.
WA Rev Code § 23B.16.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 23B - Washington Business Corporation Act|Chapter 23B.16 - Records and Reports.|23B.16.040 - Court-ordered inspection.

RCW 23B.16.040 Court-ordered inspection.(1) If a corporation does not allow a shareholder who complies with RCW 23B.16.020(1) to inspect and copy any records required by that subsection to be available for inspection, the superior court of the county where the corporation's principal office, or, if none in this state, its registered office, is located may summarily order inspection and copying of the records demanded at the corporation's expense upon application of the shareholder.(2) If a corporation does not within a reasonable time allow a shareholder to inspect and copy any other record, the shareholder who complies with RCW 23B.16.020 (2) and (3) may apply to the superior court of the county where the corporation's principal office, or, if none in this state, its registered office, is located for an order to permit inspection and copying of the records demanded. The court shall dispose of an application under this subsection on an expedited basis.(3) If the court orders inspection and copying of the records demanded, it shall also order the corporation to pay the shareholder's costs, including reasonable counsel fees, incurred to obtain the order unless the corporation proves that it refused inspection in good faith because it had a reasonable basis for doubt about the right of the shareholder to inspect the records demanded.(4) If the court orders inspection and copying of the records demanded, it may impose reasonable restrictions on the use or distribution of the records by the demanding shareholder.[ 1989 c 165 § 185.]
WA Rev Code § 23B.16.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 23B - Washington Business Corporation Act|Chapter 23B.16 - Records and Reports.|23B.16.200 - Financial statements for shareholders.

RCW 23B.16.200 Financial statements for shareholders.(1) Not later than four months after the close of each fiscal year, and in any event prior to the annual meeting of shareholders, each corporation shall prepare (a) a balance sheet showing in reasonable detail the financial condition of the corporation as of the close of its fiscal year, and (b) an income statement showing the results of its operation during its fiscal year. Such statements may be consolidated or combined statements of the corporation and one or more of its subsidiaries, as appropriate. If financial statements are prepared by the corporation for any purpose on the basis of generally accepted accounting principles, the annual statements must also be prepared, and disclose that they are prepared, on that basis. If financial statements are prepared only on a basis other than generally accepted accounting principles, they must be prepared, and disclose that they are prepared, on the same basis as other reports and statements prepared by the corporation for the use of others.(2) Upon the written request of a shareholder, the corporation shall promptly deliver to the requesting shareholder a copy of the most recent balance sheet and income statement. If prepared for other purposes, the corporation shall also deliver to a requesting shareholder upon the written request of that shareholder a statement of sources and applications of funds, and a statement of changes in shareholders' equity, for the most recent fiscal year.(3) If the annual financial statements are reported upon by a public accountant, the accountant's report must accompany them. If not, the statements must be accompanied by a statement of the president or the person responsible for the corporation's accounting records:(a) Stating the person's reasonable belief whether the statements were prepared on the basis of generally accepted accounting principles and, if not, describing the basis of preparation; and(b) Describing any respects in which the statements were not prepared on a basis of accounting consistent with the basis used for statements prepared for the preceding year.(4) For purposes of this section, "shareholder" includes a beneficial owner whose shares are held in a voting trust or by a nominee on the beneficial owner's behalf.[ 2020 c 57 § 76; 2002 c 297 § 47; 1989 c 165 § 186.]
WA Rev Code § 23B.16.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 23B - Washington Business Corporation Act|Chapter 23B.16 - Records and Reports.|23B.16.220 - Initial and annual reports for secretary of state.

RCW 23B.16.220 Initial and annual reports for secretary of state.Each domestic corporation, and each foreign corporation registered to transact business in this state, shall deliver to the secretary of state for filing initial and annual reports in accordance with RCW 23.95.255.[ 2015 c 176 § 2143; 2001 c 307 § 1; 1993 c 290 § 5; 1991 c 72 § 41; 1989 c 165 § 187.]NOTES:Effective date—Contingent effective date—2015 c 176: See note following RCW 23.95.100.Effective date—2001 c 307: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect May 1, 2001." [ 2001 c 307 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 23B.17.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 23B - Washington Business Corporation Act|Chapter 23B.17 - Miscellaneous Provisions.|23B.17.010 - Application to existing corporations.

RCW 23B.17.010 Application to existing corporations.(1) Unless otherwise provided, this title applies to all domestic corporations in existence on July 1, 1990, that were incorporated under any general statute of this state providing for incorporation of corporations for profit.(2) Unless otherwise provided, a foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this state on July 1, 1990, is subject to this title but is not required to obtain a new certificate of authority to transact business under this title.[ 1989 c 165 § 188.]
WA Rev Code § 23B.17.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 23B - Washington Business Corporation Act|Chapter 23B.17 - Miscellaneous Provisions.|23B.17.030 - Limitation on liability of directors—Indemnification.

RCW 23B.17.030 Limitation on liability of directors—Indemnification.The provisions of RCW 23B.08.320 and 23B.08.500 through 23B.08.600 shall apply to any corporation, other than a municipal corporation, incorporated under the laws of the state of Washington.[ 1989 c 165 § 190.]
WA Rev Code § 23B.18.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 23B - Washington Business Corporation Act|Chapter 23B.18 - Nonadmitted Organizations.|23B.18.010 - Ownership and enforcement of notes secured by real estate mortgages.

RCW 23B.18.010 Ownership and enforcement of notes secured by real estate mortgages.Any corporation, bank, trust company, mutual savings bank, savings and loan association, national banking association, or other corporation or association organized and existing under the laws of the United States or under the laws of any state or territory of the United States other than the state of Washington, including, without restriction of the generality of the foregoing description, employee pension fund organizations, charitable foundations, trust funds, or other funds, foundations or trusts engaged in the investment of moneys, and trustees of such organizations, foundations, funds or trusts, and which are not admitted to conduct business in the state of Washington under the provisions of this title, and which are not otherwise specifically authorized to transact business in this state, herein collectively referred to as "nonadmitted organizations," may purchase, acquire, hold, sell, assign, transfer, and enforce notes secured by real estate mortgages covering real property situated in this state and the security interests thereby provided, and may make commitments to purchase or acquire such notes so secured.[ 1989 c 165 § 191.]
WA Rev Code § 23B.18.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 23B - Washington Business Corporation Act|Chapter 23B.18 - Nonadmitted Organizations.|23B.18.020 - Mortgage foreclosure.

RCW 23B.18.020 Mortgage foreclosure.Such nonadmitted organizations shall have the right to foreclose such mortgages under the laws of this state or to receive voluntary conveyance in lieu of foreclosure, and in the course of such foreclosure or of such receipt of conveyance in lieu of foreclosure, to acquire the mortgaged property, and to hold and own such property and to dispose thereof. Such nonadmitted organizations however, shall not be allowed to hold, own, and operate said property for a period exceeding five years. In the event said nonadmitted organizations do hold, own, and operate said property for a period in excess of five years, it shall be forthwith required to appoint an agent as required by RCW 23B.15.070 and Article 4 of chapter 23.95 RCW for foreign corporations doing business in this state.[ 2015 c 176 § 2144; 1989 c 165 § 192.]NOTES:Effective date—Contingent effective date—2015 c 176: See note following RCW 23.95.100.
WA Rev Code § 23B.18.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 23B - Washington Business Corporation Act|Chapter 23B.18 - Nonadmitted Organizations.|23B.18.030 - Transacting business.

RCW 23B.18.030 Transacting business.The activities authorized by RCW 23B.18.010 and 23B.18.020 by such nonadmitted organizations shall not constitute "transacting business" within the meaning of chapter 23B.15 RCW or Article 5 of chapter 23.95 RCW.[ 2015 c 176 § 2145; 1989 c 165 § 193.]NOTES:Effective date—Contingent effective date—2015 c 176: See note following RCW 23.95.100.
WA Rev Code § 23B.18.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 23B - Washington Business Corporation Act|Chapter 23B.18 - Nonadmitted Organizations.|23B.18.040 - Service of process.

RCW 23B.18.040 Service of process.In any action in law or equity commenced by the obligor or obligors, it, his, her, or their assignee or assignees against the said nonadmitted organizations on the said notes secured by said real estate mortgages purchased by said nonadmitted organizations, service of all legal process may be made in accordance with RCW 23.95.450.[ 2015 c 176 § 2146; 1989 c 165 § 194.]NOTES:Effective date—Contingent effective date—2015 c 176: See note following RCW 23.95.100.
WA Rev Code § 23B.18.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 23B - Washington Business Corporation Act|Chapter 23B.18 - Nonadmitted Organizations.|23B.18.060 - Venue.

RCW 23B.18.060 Venue.Suit upon causes of action arising against the said nonadmitted organizations shall be brought in the county where the property is situated which is the subject of the mortgage purchased by the said nonadmitted organizations. If the property covered by the said mortgage is situated in more than one county, venue may be had in any of said counties where the property lies.[ 1989 c 165 § 196.]