Effective: March 18, 1983
Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 435 - 114th General Assembly
A business trust is hereby declared to be a permitted form of association for the conduct of business in this state. A business trust is a separate unincorporated legal entity, not a partnership, joint venture, joint-stock association, agency, or any other form of entity.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 17 | Corporations-Partnerships
Chapter 1746 | Business Trusts
Section 1746.01 | Business Trust Definitions.
Section 1746.02 | Status of Business Trusts.
Section 1746.03 | Compliance With Chapter.
Section 1746.04 | Filing With Secretary of State Before Transacting Business.
Section 1746.05 | Contents of Trust Agreement Forming Establishing Business Trust.
Section 1746.07 | Amendment of Trust.
Section 1746.08 | Trustees' Qualifications and Liabilities.
Section 1746.09 | General Powers of Business Trust.
Section 1746.10 | Interests in Property.
Section 1746.11 | Service of Process.
Section 1746.12 | Shares of Beneficial Interest.
Section 1746.13 | Liability to Third Persons - Insurance.
Section 1746.14 | Perpetual Period of Existence.
Section 1746.15 | Withdrawal From State.
Section 1746.16 | Forfeiture for Violation of Chapter.
Section 1746.17 | Validity of Contracts or Titles Not Affected by Violation.
Section 1746.18 | Merger, Consolidation, Sale or Other Disposition of Assets.
Section 1746.19 | Foreign Business Trusts.