Maine Statutes

§ 13 §771 — Authority to transact business

Maine § 13 §771
JurisdictionMaine
Title 13CORPORATIONS
Part 1CORPORATIONS GENERALLY
Ch. 22-AMAINE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION ACT

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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 13, § 13 §771 (2026).

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1.Prohibition. Except as provided in subsection 3, a foreign professional corporation may not transact business in this State until it obtains authority from the Secretary of State.
2.Preconditions. A foreign professional corporation may not obtain authority to transact business in this State unless:
3.Office required. A foreign professional corporation is not required to obtain authority to transact business in this State unless it maintains or intends to maintain an office in this State for conduct of business or professional practice.

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Legislative History

PL 2001, c. 640, §B2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 640, §B7 (AFF).

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