(a) A foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this State must obtain an amended certificate of authority from the Secretary of State if it changes:
(1) its corporate name;
(2) the period of its duration; or
(3) the state or country of its incorporation.
(b) The requirements of Section 33-15-103 for obtaining an original certificate of authority apply to obtaining an amended certificate under this section.
HISTORY: Derived from 1976 Code Section 33-23-80 [1962 Code Section 12-23.8; 1962 (52) 1996; 1981 Act No. 146, Section 2; Repealed, 1988 Act No. 444, Section 4(1)]; 1988 Act No. 444, Section 2.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations
Chapter 15 - Foreign Corporations
Section 33-15-101. Authority to transact business required.
Section 33-15-102. Consequences of transacting business without authority.
Section 33-15-103. Application for certificate of authority.
Section 33-15-104. Amended certificate of authority.
Section 33-15-105. Effect of certificate of authority.
Section 33-15-106. Corporate name of foreign corporation.
Section 33-15-107. Registered office and registered agent of foreign corporation.
Section 33-15-108. Change of registered office or registered agent of foreign corporation.
Section 33-15-109. Resignation of registered agent of foreign corporation.
Section 33-15-110. Service on foreign corporation.
Section 33-15-200. Withdrawal of foreign corporation.
Section 33-15-300. Grounds for revocation.
Section 33-15-310. Procedure for and effect of revocation.