Section 171.

Cal. Corporations Code - CORP § 171.
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“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.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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