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AZ Rev Stat § 10-3125 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3125 - Filing duty of commission

10-3125.  Filing duty of commission A. At the time of delivery of a document to the commission,  the commission shall stamp,  endorse or attach the date and time of delivery of the document. B. The commission shall file a document delivered to the commission for filing if both of the following apply: 1. The commission determines that the document satisfies the requirements of chapters 24 through 40 of this title. 2. The corporation filing the document or on whose behalf the document is being filed is in good standing pursuant to section 10-3128. C. The commission may file a document delivered to the commission in which either the corporation has filed articles of dissolution or the corporation has filed a document that is required to bring the corporation into good standing. The commission shall provide notice of the filing to the domestic or foreign corporation or its representative. D. If the commission refuses to file a document,  it shall provide notice of the refusal to the domestic or foreign corporation or its representative within five days after the determination of the refusal to file,  together with a brief written explanation of the reason for the refusal. E. The filing or refusing to file a document by the commission does not: 1. Affect the validity or invalidity of the document in whole or in part,  except to the extent that filing is required to make the document valid. 2. Relate to the correctness or incorrectness of information contained in the document. 3. Create a presumption that the document is valid or invalid or that information contained in the document is correct or incorrect.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3127 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3127 - Evidentiary effect of copy of filed document

10-3127.  Evidentiary effect of copy of filed document A stamp affixed to a copy of a document filed by the commission,  bearing the signature of the executive director of the commission,  which may be in facsimile,  and the seal of the commission,  is conclusive evidence that the original document is on file with the commission.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3128 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3128 - Certificate of good standing

10-3128.  Certificate of good standing A. A person may apply to the commission to furnish a certificate of good standing for a domestic or foreign corporation. B. The certificate of good standing sets forth all of the following: 1. The domestic corporation's corporate name or the foreign corporation's corporate name used in this state. 2. That either: (a) The domestic corporation is incorporated under the law of this state and the date of its incorporation. (b) The foreign corporation is authorized to transact business in this state. 3. That all affidavits and annual reports required before the date of the certificate have been filed with the commission. 4. That all annual filing fees due before the date of the certificate have been paid. 5. That according to the records of the commission,  the corporation is in good standing in this state. C. Subject to any qualification stated in the certificate,  a certificate of good standing issued by the commission may be relied on as conclusive evidence of the matters stated in the certificate.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3150 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3150 - Private foundations; definition

10-3150.  Private foundations;  definition A. Except if otherwise determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or to the extent no longer required by the internal revenue code of 1986,  a corporation that is a private foundation as defined in section 509(a) of the internal revenue code of 1986 shall: 1. Distribute such amounts for each taxable year at a time and in a manner that does not subject the corporation to tax under section 4942 of the code. 2. Not engage in any act of self-dealing as defined in section 4941(d) of the code. 3. Not retain any excess business holdings as defined in section 4943(c) of the code. 4. Not make any taxable expenditures as defined in section 4944 of the code. 5. Not make any taxable expenditures as defined in section 4945(d) of the code. B. For the purposes of this section,  " code"  means the internal revenue code of 1986 as amended.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3160 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3160 - Judicial relief

10-3160.  Judicial relief A. If for any reason it is impractical or impossible for any corporation to call or conduct a meeting of its members,  delegates or directors,  or otherwise obtain their consent,  in the manner prescribed by its articles of incorporation,  bylaws,  or chapters 24 through 40 of this title,  on petition of a director,  officer,  delegate or member,  the court may order that such a meeting be called or that a written ballot or other form of obtaining the vote of members,  delegates or directors be authorized,  in such a manner as the court finds fair and equitable under the circumstances. B. The court,  in an order issued pursuant to this section,  shall provide for a method of notice reasonably designed to give actual notice to all persons who would be entitled to notice of a meeting held pursuant to the articles of incorporation,  bylaws and chapters 24 through 40 of this title,  whether or not the method results in actual notice to all such persons or conforms to the notice requirements that would otherwise apply. In a proceeding under this section the court may determine who the members or directors are. C. The order issued pursuant to this section may dispense with any requirement relating to the holding of or voting at meetings or obtaining votes,  including any requirement as to quorums or as to the number or percentage of votes needed for approval,  than would otherwise be imposed by the articles of incorporation,  bylaws,  or chapters 24 through 40 of this title. D. If practical,  any order issued pursuant to this section shall limit the subject matter of meetings or other forms of consent authorized to items,  including amendments to the articles of incorporation or bylaws,  the resolution of which will or may enable the corporation to continue managing its affairs without being subject to this section. E. Notwithstanding subsection D,  an order under this section may also authorize the obtaining of the votes and approvals that are necessary for the dissolution,  merger or sale of assets. F. Any meeting or other method of obtaining the vote of members,  delegates or directors conducted pursuant to an order issued under this section,  and that complies with all the provisions of that order,  is a valid meeting or vote and shall have the same force and effect as if it complied with every requirement imposed by the articles of incorporation,  bylaws and chapters 24 through 40 of this title.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3180 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3180 - Religious corporations; constitutional protections

10-3180.  Religious corporations;  constitutional protections If religious doctrine governing the affairs of a corporation organized primarily for religious purposes is inconsistent with the provisions of chapters 24 through 40 of this title on the same subject,  the religious doctrine shall control to the extent required by the Constitution of the United States or the constitution of this state or both.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3201 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3201 - Incorporators

10-3201.  Incorporators One or more persons may act as the incorporator or incorporators of a corporation by delivering articles of incorporation and a certificate of disclosure to the commission for filing.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3203 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3203 - Incorporation

10-3203.  Incorporation A. Unless a delayed effective date is specified in the articles of incorporation,  incorporation occurs and the corporate existence begins when the articles of incorporation and certificate of disclosure are delivered to the commission for filing. B. The commission's filing of the articles of incorporation and certificate of disclosure is conclusive proof that the incorporators satisfied all conditions precedent to incorporation except in a proceeding by the state to cancel or revoke the incorporation or involuntarily dissolve the corporation pursuant to chapter 37 of this title. C. Subject to section 10-3124,  if the commission determines that the requirements of chapters 24 through 42 of this title for filing have not been met,  the articles of incorporation and certificate of disclosure shall not be filed and the corporate existence terminates at the time the commission completes the determination. If the corporate existence is terminated pursuant to this subsection,  sections 10-11404,  10-11405 and 10-11406 apply. D. Within sixty days after the commission approves the filing,  either of the following must occur: 1. A copy of the articles of incorporation shall be published. An affidavit evidencing the publication may be filed with the commission. 2. The commission shall input the information regarding the approval into the database as prescribed by section 10-130.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3204 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3204 - Liability for noncorporate transactions

10-3204.  Liability for noncorporate transactions All persons purporting to act as or on behalf of a corporation with actual knowledge that no corporation exists under chapters 24 through 40 of this title are jointly and severally liable to the extent not precluded by section 12-2506 for all liabilities created while so acting.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3205 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3205 - Organization of corporation

10-3205.  Organization of corporation After incorporation the board of directors shall hold an organizational meeting at the call of a majority of the directors to complete the organization of the corporation by appointing officers,  adopting bylaws,  and carrying on any other business brought before the meeting.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3206 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3206 - Bylaws

10-3206.  Bylaws A. The board of directors of a corporation shall adopt initial bylaws for the corporation. B. The bylaws of a corporation may contain any provision for regulating and managing the affairs of the corporation that is not inconsistent with law or the articles of incorporation.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3207 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3207 - Emergency bylaws

10-3207.  Emergency bylaws A. Unless the articles of incorporation provide otherwise,  the board of directors of a corporation may adopt bylaws to be effective only in an emergency defined in subsection D of this section. The emergency bylaws are subject to amendment or repeal by the members and may make all provisions necessary for managing the corporation during the emergency,  including all of the following: 1. Procedures for calling a meeting of the board of directors. 2. Quorum requirements for the meeting. 3. Designation of additional or substitute directors. B. All provisions of the regular bylaws consistent with the emergency bylaws remain effective during the emergency. The emergency bylaws are not effective after the emergency ends. C. Corporate action taken in good faith in accordance with the emergency bylaws both: 1. Binds the corporation. 2. May not be used to impose liability on a corporate director,  officer,  employee or agent. D. An emergency exists for purposes of this section if a quorum of the corporation's directors cannot readily be assembled because of a local emergency,  a state of emergency or a state of war emergency,  all as defined in section 26-301.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3301 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3301 - Purposes

10-3301.  Purposes Subject to any limitations or requirements contained in its articles of incorporation or in any other applicable law,  a corporation shall have the purpose of engaging in and may engage in any lawful activity including the practice of medicine as defined in section 32-1401 or the practice of dentistry as described in section 32-1202,  or both,  provided that the corporation engages in the practice of medicine or dentistry only through individuals licensed to practice in this state. This section does not alter any law or change any liability that might otherwise be applicable to the relationship between persons furnishing a professional service and persons receiving a professional service,  including liability arising from that relationship.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3303 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3303 - Emergency powers

10-3303.  Emergency powers A. In anticipation of or during an emergency as prescribed in subsection D of this section,  the board of directors of a corporation may: 1. Modify lines of succession to accommodate the incapacity of any director,  officer,  employee or agent. 2. Relocate the principal office,  designate alternative principal offices or regional offices or authorize the officers to do so. B. During an emergency as prescribed in subsection D of this section,  unless emergency bylaws provide otherwise: 1. Notice of a meeting of the board of directors need be given only to those directors whom it is practicable to reach and may be given in any practicable manner,  including by publication and radio. 2. One or more officers of the corporation present at a meeting of the board of directors may be deemed to be directors for the meeting,  in order of rank and within the same rank in order of seniority,  as necessary to achieve a quorum. C. Corporate action taken in good faith during an emergency under this section to further the ordinary affairs of the corporation: 1. Binds the corporation. 2. May not be used to impose liability on a corporate director,  officer,  employee or agent. D. An emergency exists for purposes of this section if a quorum of the corporation's directors cannot readily be assembled because of a local emergency,  a state of emergency or a state of war emergency all as defined in section 26-301.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3304 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3304 - Validity of actions

10-3304.  Validity of actions A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section,  the validity of corporate action shall not be challenged on the ground that the corporation lacks or lacked power to act. B. A corporation's power to act may be challenged by any of the following: 1. In a proceeding by members of a corporation that is not a condominium association as defined in section 33-1202,  or a planned community association as defined in section 33-1802,  having at least ten per cent or more of the voting power or by at least fifty members,  unless a lesser percentage or number is provided in the articles of incorporation,  against the corporation to enjoin the act. 2. In a proceeding by any member of a condominium or a planned community association against the corporation to enjoin the act pursuant to title 12,  chapter 10,  article 1. 3. In a proceeding by the corporation,  directly,  derivatively or through any receiver,  trustee or other legal representative,  against an incumbent or former director,  officer,  employee or agent of the corporation. C. In a member's proceeding under subsection B,  paragraph 1 of this section to enjoin an unauthorized corporate act,  the court may enjoin or set aside the act,  if equitable and if all affected persons are parties to the proceeding,  and may award damages for loss,  other than anticipated profits,  suffered by the corporation or another party because of enjoining the unauthorized act.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3401 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3401 - Corporate name

10-3401.  Corporate name A. A corporate name shall not contain language that states or implies that the corporation is organized for a purpose other than the purpose allowed by section 10-3301 and in its articles of incorporation. B. Except as authorized by subsections C and D of this section,  a corporate name must be distinguishable from all of the following: 1. The corporate name of a corporation incorporated in this state or a foreign corporation authorized to conduct affairs in this state. 2. A corporate name reserved under section 10-402 or 10-3402 or registered under section 10-403 or 10-3403. 3. A fictitious name of a foreign corporation under section 10-1506 or 10-11506. 4. The corporate name of a business corporation incorporated under this title or a foreign business corporation authorized to transact business in this state. 5. The partnership name of a limited partnership organized and registered under the laws of this state or of a foreign limited partnership authorized to transact business in this state. 6. The name of a limited liability company organized under title 29 or a foreign limited liability company authorized to transact business in this state. 7. A trade name registered pursuant to title 44,  chapter 10,  article 3.1. 8. The name of a registered limited liability partnership registered under title 29,  chapter 5,  article 10 or a foreign registered limited liability partnership authorized to transact business in this state. C. A corporation may apply to the commission for authorization to use a name that is not distinguishable from one or more of the names described in subsection B of this section. The commission shall authorize use of the name applied for if either: 1. The other corporation consents to the use in writing and submits an undertaking in a form satisfactory to the commission to change its name to a name that is distinguishable from the name of the applying corporation. 2. The applicant delivers to the commission a certified copy of a final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction establishing the applicant's right to use the name applied for in this state. D. A corporation may use the name,  including a fictitious name,  of another domestic or foreign business or nonprofit corporation that is used in this state if the other corporation is incorporated or authorized to transact business or conduct affairs in this state and the proposed user corporation either has: 1. Merged with the other corporation. 2. Been formed by reorganization of the other corporation. 3. Acquired all or substantially all of the assets,  including the corporate name,  of the other corporation. E. Chapters 24 through 42 of this title do not control the use of fictitious names.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3402 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3402 - Reserved name

10-3402.  Reserved name A. A person may reserve the exclusive use of a corporate name,  including a fictitious name to be adopted by a foreign corporation under section 10-11506,  by delivering an application to the commission for filing. The application shall be executed by the applicant or an authorized agent of the applicant and shall set forth the name and address of the applicant and the name proposed to be reserved. If the commission finds that the corporate name applied for is available,  it shall reserve the name for the applicant's exclusive use for a nonrenewable one hundred twenty day period. B. The owner of a reserved corporate name may transfer the reservation to another person by delivering to the commission a notice of the transfer that shall be executed by the applicant or an authorized agent of the applicant and that states the name and address of the transferee. The transfer shall not extend the period for which the name is reserved.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3403 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3403 - Registered name

10-3403.  Registered name A. A foreign corporation may register its corporate name,  or its corporate name with any change required by section 10-11506,  if the name is distinguishable from the corporate names that are not available under section 10-3401,  subsection B. B. A foreign corporation registers its corporate name or its corporate name with any change required by section 10-11506,  by delivering to the commission an application both: 1. Setting forth its corporate name or its corporate name with any change required by section 10-11506,  the state or country and date of its incorporation and a brief description of the nature of the activities in which it is engaged. 2. Accompanied by a certificate of existence or a similar document from the state or country of incorporation that has been issued within sixty days of delivering the application for filing with the commission. C. The name is registered for the applicant's exclusive use on the effective date of the application. The registration expires one year after the effective date of the application unless it is renewed pursuant to subsection D of this section. D. A foreign corporation whose registration is effective may renew it for successive years by delivering to the commission for filing a renewal application that complies with the requirements of subsection B of this section. The renewal application renews the registration for one year after the effective date of the renewal application. E. A foreign corporation whose registration is effective may qualify as a foreign corporation under the registered name or consent in writing to the use of that name by a corporation thereafter incorporated under chapters 24 through 42 of this title or by another foreign corporation authorized to conduct affairs in this state. The registration terminates when the domestic corporation is incorporated or the foreign corporation qualifies or consents to the qualification of another foreign corporation under the registered name.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3501 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3501 - Known place of business and statutory agent

10-3501.  Known place of business and statutory agent Each corporation shall continuously maintain in this state both: 1. A known place of business that may be the address of its statutory agent. 2. A statutory agent who may be either: (a) An individual who resides in this state. (b) A domestic business or nonprofit corporation formed under this title. (c) A foreign business or nonprofit corporation authorized to transact business or conduct affairs in this state. (d) A limited liability company formed under title 29. (e) A limited liability company authorized to transact business in this state.