BUSINESS CORPORATIONS

See also LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES

Abandoned and unclaimed property

Unclaimed dissolution distributions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.771

Accountants for corporation

Financial statements, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.463

Accounting and bookkeeping

Clearing corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302.021

Distributions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.551

Financial statements, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.463

Acquiring corporations

Certifying to, exchanges, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.615

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Acquiring organizations

Business corporations defined as, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.03

Exchange plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.611, 302A.613

Acquiring persons

Control share acquisitions, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.671

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Exclusions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Group actions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Notice given, control share acquisitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.671

Shareholders, see same under this topic

Addresses

Articles of incorporation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111

Changing, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.29, 302A.123

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Registered office, compliance, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.121

Administrators of estates

Defined as legal representatives, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Shares controlled by, voting rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.447

Advances of money

Affirmations, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Authorized, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161, 302A.505

Indemnification, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Affidavits

Corporate names, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115

Notice via electronic communication, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.436

Tax returns, filing exemption, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.821

Affirmations

Lawsuits, advances for expenses, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Agents of corporation

Appointment or election, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161, 302A.311

Contract rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.331

Defined as legal representatives, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Indemnification, see same under this topic

Liability insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083

Personnel benefits, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Powers of corporation regarding, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Registered agents, see same under this topic

Shares controlled by, voting rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.447

Signatures, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.417

Agreements by, see Contracts under this topic

Answers, time, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.25

Application of law

Advances of money, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Barred claims, exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.781

Bylaws, shareholder-proposed amendments, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.181

Chapter 300 corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.021

Clearing corporations, shares, pledge or title transfer, Minn. Statutes 2004 302.021

Cooperative associations law, election of application, Minn. Statutes 2004 308A.141

Corporate names, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115

Corporations electing application of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.021, 302A.031

Directors, removal, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.223

Distributions, fraudulent transfer law, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.551

Exclusions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.021

Financial institutions, formation, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.025

Foreign corporations, mergers or exchanges with, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.651

Generally applicable governing law, Minn. Statutes 2004 319B.02

Government Data Practices Act, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.821

Holding companies, mergers to effect reorganization, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.626

Incorporation, presumption, exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.155

Indemnification, Minn. Statutes 2004 181.970, 300.083, 302A.521

Lawsuits against corporations, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2004 316.24

Limited liability companies, mergers or exchanges with, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.651

Professional corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.021

Rules of Civil Procedure, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.473

Sale, lease, or exchange of property, exception, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.09

Shareholder control agreements, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.457

Shareholders' meetings via remote communication, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.436

Shares pledged as collateral security, exception, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.25

Subsidiary mergers, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.621

Takeover offers, fair price, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.675

Trust companies assuming banking powers, Minn. Statutes 2004 48A.04

Appointment, deputy registrars of motor vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2004 168.33

Arbitration, shareholder control agreements, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.457

Articles

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Specific articles, see specific entries under this topic

Articles of abandonment, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.631

Articles of amendment

Contents, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.139

Effective date, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.153

Filing, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.151, 302A.153, 302A.801

Shares, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.402, 302A.405

Articles of conversion, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.687

Articles of dissolution

Contents, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.711, 302A.727, 302A.7291

Filing, time, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.727, 302A.7291

Articles of exchange, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.615

Articles of incorporation

Advances of money, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Agents, appointment or election, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.311

Amendments

After issuance of shares, procedures, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.135

Articles of amendment, see same under this topic

Authorized shares, cancellation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.133

Class or series voting, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.137

Closely held corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.135

Control share acquisitions, exemption from law, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.671

Defined as updates, Minn. Statutes 2004 319B.02

Dissenting shareholders, rights regarding, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.471

Duration period, extension, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.801

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.131 to 302A.139

Before issuance of shares, procedures, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.133, 302A.171

Lawsuits, effect on, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.141

Notice requirements, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.135

Organizational requirements, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.133, 302A.171

Restatements, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.131, 302A.135, 302A.139, 302A.141

Shareholder-proposed amendments, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.135, 302A.181

Shares, rights and preferences, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.133, 302A.401

Statements about, merger plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.611, 302A.621

Written actions without a meeting, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.441

Board of directors, provisions regarding

Absent directors, written actions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.233

Classification, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.213

Compensation and salaries, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.211

Election of, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.205

Liability, limitation or elimination, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.251

Meetings, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.231

Number of members, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.203

Quorum, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.235

Removal of directors, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.223

Terms, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.207

Vacancies, filling, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.225

Votes and voting, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.237, 302A.239

Business combinations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.673

Committees, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.241

Corporations electing application of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.021

Defined as organizational documents, Minn. Statutes 2004 319B.02

Distributions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.551

Effective date, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.153

Fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.49, 302A.011, 302A.153

Filing, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.105, 302A.151, 302A.153

Holding companies, mergers to effect reorganization, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.626

Indemnification, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Laws, modification by articles, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111

Officers, provisions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.305, 302A.311, 302A.341, 302A.351

Optional provisions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111

Procurement through fraud, involuntary dissolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.757

Records, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.461

Registered agents, designation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.121

Remote communication, using for shareholders meetings, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.436

Required provisions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111

Securities, transfer, restriction, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.429

Shareholders, provisions regarding

Affirmative majority vote required for action, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.437, 302A.443

Class or series voting, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.437

Larger than majority vote, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.437

Meetings, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.431 to 302A.436

Preemptive rights, modification, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.413

Surviving corporations, dissenting shareholders, rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.471

Voting rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.445

Shares, provisions regarding

Class and series, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.401

Consideration, value, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.405

Purchasing rights, conditions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.409

Reissuance, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.553

Rights and preferences, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.133, 302A.401

Surviving organizations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.641

Articles of merger

Contents, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.615

Fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.153

Filing, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.153, 302A.615, 302A.621

Holding companies, reorganization, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.626

Signatures, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.615, 302A.621

Subsidiary mergers, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.621

Assessments, dissolution, priority of obligations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.753

Assets

Extension of duration, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.805, 302A.821

Market value, determining, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Misappropriation or waste, equitable remedies or dissolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.751

Personal property, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161, 302A.471

Real property, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161, 302A.471, 302A.641

Sale, lease, transfer, or other disposition

Authorized, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.601, 302A.661

Board of directors, approval, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.661

Dissenters' rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.471

Dissolution procedures, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.725, 302A.753

Documents, signature, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.661

Omitted assets, transfer by court after dissolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.791

Receivers, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.753

Transferees, liability, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.661

Assumed names, powers of corporation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Attorney fees

Closely held corporations, equitable relief, buyouts or dissolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.751

Dissolution proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.751, 302A.753

Indemnification against, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Protective orders not issued, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.461

Shares, fair valuation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.473

Violations, equitable remedies, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.467

Witnesses, expense reimbursement, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Attorneys for corporation

Attorneys-in-fact, shares controlled by, voting rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.447

Special legal counsel, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Bankruptcy

Trustees, shares controlled by, voting rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.447

Beneficial owners

Certification, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.445

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Dissenting shareholders, rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.471

Exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Records, inspection rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.461

Rights, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Shares controlled in fiduciary capacity, voting rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.447, 302A.453

Beneficial ownership

Control share acquisitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Group actions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Ownership period, determining, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.553

Beneficiaries of corporate personnel

Personnel benefits, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Benefits, personnel, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Boards of directors

Action without meeting, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.239

Appointments by, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.241, 302A.311

Articles of incorporation, see same under this topic

Authorization by, shares, issuance, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.401

Bylaws

Adoption, amendment, or repeal, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.181

Requirements, see Bylaws under this topic

Committees, see same under this topic

Compensation and salaries, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.211, 302A.255

Conflicts of interest, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.241, 302A.255

Directors

Absent directors, written actions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.233

Advances of money, see same under this topic

Classification, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.213

Indemnification, see same under this topic

Liability insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Number, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.203

Personnel benefits, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Qualifications, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.205

Records, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.461

Removal, holding companies, mergers to effect reorganization, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.626

Resignation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.221

Violations, equitable remedies, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.467

Disinterested directors, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011, 302A.673

Dissolution of corporation, voluntary dissolution, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.711, 302A.725

Election of

Cumulative voting by shareholders, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.215

Method, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.205

Replacements after removal, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.223

Shareholder control agreements, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.457

Shareholders' meetings, election at, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.431

First board, naming or electing, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.171, 302A.201

Fractional shares, fair valuation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.423

Incorporators acting as, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.171

Lawsuits, see same under this topic

Liability

Illegal distributions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.559

Limitation or elimination, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.251

Shareholder control agreements, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.457

Shareholders' actions, directors exempt from liability, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.201

Shares, issuance violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.405

Standard of conduct, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.251, 302A.559

Written actions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.239

Management, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.201

Meetings

Absent directors, written actions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.233

Chief executive officer, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.305

Notice, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.171, 302A.231

Organizational meeting, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.171

Records, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.233, 302A.461

Remote communication, use, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.231

Time, place, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.231

Notice given, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.221, 302A.413

Notice received, written actions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.239

Quorum, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.231, 302A.233, 302A.235

Removal, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.223, 302A.723

Representation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.241, 302A.673

Resolutions by

Articles of incorporation, amendments, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.135

Banking resolutions, organizational requirements, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.171

Consideration for shares, approval, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.405

Conversion plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.685, 302A.689

Duties of officers, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.305

Management committees, establishing, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.241

Mergers or exchanges, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.613, 302A.631

Officers, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.341, 302A.351

Registered agents or offices, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.123

Shareholders, certification of beneficial owner, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.445

Shares, class and series, rights and preferences, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.401

Subsidiary mergers, approval, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.621

Surviving corporations, dissenting shareholders, rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.471

Uncertificated shares, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.417

Shareholders meetings, calling, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.431, 302A.433

Shares, rights to purchase, conditions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.409

Signatures, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.239, 302A.711

Standard of conduct, see same under this topic

Terms, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.207, 302A.209, 302A.225

Vacancies, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.225, 302A.723

Votes and voting

Absent directors, written actions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.233

Affirmative majority vote, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.237

Articles of incorporation, amendments, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.135

Assets, sale, lease, transfer, or other disposition, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.661

Committees, members, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.241

Consideration for shares, approval, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.405

Directors, removal, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.223

Distributions, authorizing, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.551

Duration period, extension, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.801

Electronic communication, use, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.239

Expiration of director's term, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.209

Financial assistance, authorizing, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.501

Indemnification eligibility, determination, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Larger than majority vote, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.237

Merger or exchange plans, approval, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.613

Officers and agents, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.311, 302A.341

Presumption of assent, dissent, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.251

Registered agents, changes, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.123

Registered offices, changes, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.123

Shareholders, certification of beneficial owner, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.445

Shareholders' preemptive rights, modification, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.413

Shares, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.401, 302A.402

Subsidiary mergers, approval, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.621

Uncertificated shares, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.417

Written actions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.239

Waivers, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.171, 302A.231

Written actions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.233, 302A.239

Bonds (officers and fiduciaries)

Deputy registrars of motor vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2004 168.33

Surety bonds, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.751, 302A.755

Surviving organizations

Certifying to, subsidiary mergers, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.621

Corporate names, use, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Directors, removal, interpretation of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.626

Dissenters' rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.471

Exchanges, with other business organizations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.651

Holding companies, mergers to effect reorganization, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.626

Subsidiary mergers, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.621

Takeovers, see CORPORATE TAKEOVERS

Tax returns, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.821

Taxes, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.171, 302A.753

Transaction statements, forms, approval, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.171

Transfers of money or property

Assets, see same under this topic

Generally, see Distributions under this topic

Treasurer, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.21

Trustees

Defined as legal representatives, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Indemnification, see same under this topic

Shares controlled by, voting rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.447, 302A.453

Trusts, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161, 302A.453, 302A.455, 302A.461

Ultra vires acts, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.165

Venue, dissolution proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.751

Vice presidents, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.21

Violations and penalties

Barred claims, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.727, 302A.7291, 302A.759, 302A.781

Corporate name violations, injunctions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115

Corporate takeovers, Minn. Statutes 2004 80B.05, 80B.09, 80B.10

Corrections, time, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.757

Dissolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.751, 302A.757, 302A.821

Equitable remedies, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.467

Indemnification against, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Intentional violations, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Shares, issuance violations, liability, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.405

Voluntary dissolution

Articles of dissolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.711, 302A.727, 302A.7291

Board of directors, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.711, 302A.725

Certification, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.711, 302A.734

Corporate existence continued, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.723

By courts, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.701, 302A.741 to 302A.765

Creditors, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.741

Decrees, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.763, 302A.765

Discontinuation of proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.761

Effective date and time, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.711, 302A.734, 302A.763

Hearings, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.753

By incorporators, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.701, 302A.711

Injunctions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.753

Notice requirements, see Notice given under this topic

Priority of obligations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.753, 302A.781

Procedures, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.725 to 302A.7291, 302A.753

Remedies continued, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.723

Revocation of proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.723, 302A.731

By shareholders, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.701, 302A.721 to 302A.7291

Shareholders, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.741

Winding up of business affairs, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.723

Votes and voting

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Directors, see Board of directors under this topic

Nonshareholders, rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111

Shareholders, see same under this topic

Voting trusts, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.453, 302A.455, 302A.461

Waivers

Board of directors, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.171, 302A.231

Shareholders, see same under this topic

Warrants, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.423

Winding up

Dissolution, see same under this topic

Liquidation, see same under this topic

Witnesses, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Workers' compensation claims, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.753

Written actions

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Directors, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.233, 302A.239

Shareholders, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.441, 302A.449, 302A.463

Written agreements, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.409

Breach of fiduciary duty

Directors' liability, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.251

Breach of loyalty, directors, personal liability, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.251

Business activity

Significant continuing business activity, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.661

Business affairs

Deadlocked management, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.751

Dissolution, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.723, 302A.731, 302A.753

Shareholder control agreements, see same under this topic

Business combinations

Application of law, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.673

Board actions, without shareholders' approval, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Disposition of assets, see Assets under this topic

Dissolution, see same under this topic

Exchanges, see same under this topic

Exclusions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011, 302A.673

Interested shareholders, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011, 302A.673

Issuing public corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.673

Liquidation, see same under this topic

Mergers, see same under this topic

Special committees, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.673

Business Corporation Act, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.001 to 302A.917

Business trusts, see BUSINESS TRUSTS

Buyouts, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.751

Bylaws

Adoption, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.161, 302A.171, 302A.181

Advances of money, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Agents, appointment or election, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.311

Amendments, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.161, 302A.181, 302A.671

Board of directors, provisions regarding

Absent directors, written actions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.233

Classification, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.213

Compensation and salaries, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.211

Cumulative voting by shareholders, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.215

Election of, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.205

Meetings, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.231

Number of members, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.203

Quorum, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.235

Removal of directors, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.223

Terms, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.207

Vacancies, filling, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.225

Business combinations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.673

Committees, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.241

Contents, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.181

Corporations electing application of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.021

Distributions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.551

Holding companies, mergers to effect reorganization, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.626

Indemnification, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Initial bylaws, adoption, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.181

Laws, modification by bylaws, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111

Not required, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.181

Officers, provisions regarding

Delegation of duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.351

Duties specified, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.305

Other officers, appointment or election, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.311

Required positions, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.21

Vacancies, filling, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.341

Optional provisions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111

Records, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.461

Remote communication, using for shareholders meetings, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.436

Repeal, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.161, 302A.181

Securities, transfer, restriction, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.429

Shareholders, provisions regarding

Affirmative majority vote, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.443

Meetings, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.431 to 302A.436

Surviving corporations, dissenters' rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.471

Voting rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.445

Capital stock, see Shares under this topic

Certificates and certification

Exchanges, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.615

Incorporation, see Certificates of incorporation under this topic

Mergers, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.615, 302A.626

Shares, beneficial owners, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.445

Stock certificates, see Share certificates under this topic

Certificates of exchange

Acquiring organizations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.615

Certificates of incorporation

Officers, provisions regarding, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.21

Presumption of incorporation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.155

Procurement through fraud, involuntary dissolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.757

Certificates of merger

Holding companies, reorganization, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.626

Surviving corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.615

Certified copies

Corporate names, orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115

Dissolution decrees, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.765

Certifying to

Conversion plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.687

Dissolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.711, 302A.734

Chief executive officer

Corporate registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.821

Duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.305

Election of, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.321

Required position, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.301

Vacancies, filling, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.341

Chief financial officer

Duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.305, 302A.463

Election of, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.321

Financial statements, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.463

Required position, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.301

Vacancies, filling, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.341

Claimants, see Creditors under this topic

Claims against

Dissolution proceedings

Acceptance, time, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.727

Barred claims, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.727, 302A.7291, 302A.759, 302A.781

Filing requirements, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.759

Form, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.759

Priority of obligations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.753, 302A.781

Rejection, time, remedies, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.727

Reopened claims, time, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.781

Failure to pay, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.751

Workers' compensation claims, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.753

Clearing corporations, see under SECURITIES

Closely held corporations

Agreements, presumptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.751

Articles of incorporation, amendments, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.135

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 176.011, 302A.011

Employees, exclusions, workers' compensation, Minn. Statutes 2004 176.041

Executive officers, Minn. Statutes 2004 176.041

Shares, buyout orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.751

Combinations

Business combinations, see same under this topic

Stock combinations, see Shares under this topic

Committees

Establishing, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.241

Members

Appointment, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.241

Compensation and salaries, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Indemnification, see same under this topic

Liability insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083

Standard of conduct, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.241

Minutes, access, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.241

Powers of corporation regarding, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Procedures, application of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.241

Special committees

Business combination proposals, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.673

Control share acquisitions, exemption from law, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.671

Indemnification issues, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Special litigation committee, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.241

Takeover offers, duties regarding, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.675

Compensation and salaries

Claims, dissolution, priority of obligations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.753

Compensation resolutions, conflicts of interest, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.255

Setting, powers of corporation regarding, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Complaints, answers, time, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.25

Conflict of laws

Distributions, prevailing law, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.551

Shareholder-proposed amendments, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.135, 302A.181

Conflicts of interest

Committee members, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.241

Compensation resolutions, exception, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.255

Material financial interests, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.255

Procedures, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.255

Consent, indistinguishable names

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115

Limited liability companies, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.12

Limited partnerships, Minn. Statutes 2004 321.0108, 322A.02

Nonprofit corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 317A.115

Consolidations

Corporate name, use, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115

Deed taxes, see DEED TAXES

With nonprofit corporations, corporate names, use, Minn. Statutes 2004 317A.115

Constituent corporations

Articles of abandonment, filing, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.631

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Mergers, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.631

Subsidiary mergers, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.621

Surviving corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.75

Constituent organizations

Business corporations defined as, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.03

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Exchanges, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.611, 302A.615

Mergers, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.611, 302A.613, 302A.615, 302A.631

Separate existence, termination, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.641

Contested cases

Corporate names, registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115

Contracts

Agents, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.331

Conflicts of interest, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.255

Extension of duration, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.805, 302A.821

Financing agreements, control share acquisitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.671

Officers, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.331

Records, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.461

Rights, powers of corporation regarding, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Shareholders, see same under this topic

Shares, rights and preferences, agreement or contract terms incorporated by reference, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.401

Ultra vires acts, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.165

Contributions, authorized donations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Control share acquisitions

Acquiring persons, see same under this topic

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Exclusions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.671

Proxies, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.449

Conversion plans

Abandonment, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.689

Approval, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.685

Articles of conversion, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.687

Authority to convert, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.681, 322B.78

Contents, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.683

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.681

Dissenters' rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.471, 302A.691

Effect of conversion, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.691

Effective date and time, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.691

Filing, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.687, 302A.689

Converted organizations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011, 302A.683, 302A.687

Converting organizations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011, 302A.683

Conveyances

Rights, powers of corporation regarding, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Ultra vires acts, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.165

Copies, admissibility, fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.461

Corporate actions

Extension of duration, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.805, 302A.821

Ultra vires acts, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.165

Violations, equitable remedies, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.467

Corporate names

Affidavits, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115

Application of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115

Articles of incorporation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111

Assumed names, powers of corporation regarding, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Changing, after merger, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.621

Changing, lawsuits, effect on, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.141

Contested cases, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115

Continuing, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115

Corporate registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.821

Distinguishing

Cooperative associations, Minn. Statutes 2004 308A.121

Exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115, 302A.117, 333.055

Limited liability companies, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.12

Limited partnerships, Minn. Statutes 2004 321.0108, 322A.02

Nonprofit corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 317A.115

English language, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115

Lost names, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115

Orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115

Requirements, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115

Reserved names, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.117, 317A.117

Secretary of state, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115, 302A.117, 333.055

Successor corporations, use, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115, 317A.115

Violations, effect, injunctions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115

Corporate registration

Annual registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.821

Failure to file, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115, 302A.821

Fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.821

Requirements, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115, 302A.821

Tax returns, filing in lieu of registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.821

Corporate seal

Approval, organizational requirements, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.171

Authorized, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Required words, use, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.163

Use not required, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.163

Corporate takeovers, see CORPORATE TAKEOVERS

Corporations electing application of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.021, 302A.031

Costs and disbursements (courts)

Closely held corporations, equitable relief, buyouts, or dissolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.751

Dissolution proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.751, 302A.753

Indemnification against, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Protective orders not issued, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.461

Shares, fair valuation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.473

Violations, equitable remedies, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.467

Witnesses, expense reimbursement, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Creditors

Dissolution claims, see Claims against under this topic

Nonshareholder voting rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.445

Notice received, dissolution, intent, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.725, 302A.727

Petitions by, court supervision of voluntary dissolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.741

Rights, mergers, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.641

Custodians (legal representatives)

Defined as legal representatives, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Shares controlled by, voting rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.447

Damages, proxies, voting violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.449

Data, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.821

Debts, see Indebtedness under this topic

Definitions

Business Corporation Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Commercial Code, Minn. Statutes 2004 336.8-102

Conversion plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.681

Cooperative associations, Minn. Statutes 2004 308A.005

Deed taxes, Minn. Statutes 2004 287.20

Disinterested director, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.673

Dissenters' rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.473

Electronic records and signatures, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.015

Holding companies, merger to effect reorganization, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.626

Income and franchise taxes, Minn. Statutes 2004 290.01

Indemnification, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Insurance law, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.11

Limited liability companies, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.03, 322B.72

Professional firms, Minn. Statutes 2004 319B.02

Shares, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.405 to 302A.413, 302A.613

Stock transfers, Minn. Statutes 2004 302.021

Workers' compensation, Minn. Statutes 2004 176.011

Dependents of corporate personnel

Personnel benefits, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Deputy registrars of motor vehicles

Business corporations acting as, Minn. Statutes 2004 168.33

Destroyed property

New share certificates, issuance, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.419

Directors, see Board of directors under this topic

Disclosure

Advances of money, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Conflicts of interest, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.255

Indemnification, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Disputes

Arbitration, shareholder control agreements, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.457

Dissenters' rights

Actions creating rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.471

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.473

Demands for payment, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.473

Exception, mergers, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.471

Judgments, shares, fair valuation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.473

Liability, shares, fair valuation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.473

Mergers or exchanges

Holding companies, reorganization, no rights created, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.471

With limited liability companies, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.601, 322B.72, 322B.75, 322B.76

Subsidiary mergers, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.621

Procedures for asserting, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.473

Reports received, shares, fair valuation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.473

Who may exercise, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.471

Dissolution

Articles of dissolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.711, 302A.727, 302A.7291

Claims against, see same under this topic

Distributions to shareholders, see Distributions under this topic

Involuntary dissolution, see same under this topic

Lawsuits after, parties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.783

Limited partnerships, dissociation of partners, Minn. Statutes 2004 321.0601, 321.0603

Methods, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.701

Notice, see Notice given under this topic

Receivers, see same under this topic

Shareholder control agreements, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.457

Distributions

Board of directors, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.551

Conflicts of interest, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.255

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Dissolution proceedings

Amounts due disabled shareholders, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.771

Distributions to shareholders, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.725, 302A.7291, 302A.753

Priority of obligations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.753

Unclaimed distributions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.771

Effect, measurement, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.551

Fraudulent transfers law, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.551

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.551

Illegal distributions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.251, 302A.557, 302A.559

Prevailing law, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.551

Pro rata distributions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.551

Restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.551

Rights and priorities, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.551

Shareholder control agreements, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.457

Standards of conduct, compliance, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.551

Dividends

Board action without shareholder approval, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.402

Payment, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.435

Power to effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.402, 302A.405

Divisions, see Shares under this topic

Documents, delegation of authority to sign and deliver, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.305

Domestic corporations, business corporations defined as, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.02, 300.083, 308A.005, 322B.03

Domestic international sales corporations

Income and franchise taxes, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 290.191

Donations, authorized donations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Duration

Corporate existence, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.153, 302A.723, 302A.753

Extension after expiration, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.751, 302A.801, 302A.805, 302A.821

Perpetual existence, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.161, 302A.801

Renewal, application of law, exception, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.13

Educational programs for employees, exemptions

Private career school provisions, Minn. Statutes 2004 141.35

Registration and approval, Higher Education Services Office, Minn. Statutes 2004 136A.653

Electronic or remote communication

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Directors, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.231, 302A.239

Electronic records and signatures, legal recognition of, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.015

Involuntary dissolution, notice, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.821

Proxies, appointment, participation at shareholders' meetings, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.449

Shareholders, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.431, 302A.433, 302A.436, 302A.441

Employee benefit plans

Control share acquisitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Directors, officers, partners, trustees, employees, or agents of plan

Indemnification, see same under this topic

Liability insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Interested shareholders, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Powers of corporation regarding, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Employees

Advances of money, see same under this topic

Compensation and salaries, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Indemnification, see same under this topic

Liability insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Personnel benefits, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Powers of corporation regarding, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Shareholder employees, control agreements, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.457

Evidence

Computerized records, admissibility, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.461

Notice via electronic communication, affidavits of, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.436

Exchanges

Abandonment, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.631

Acquiring organizations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.611, 302A.613

Articles of abandonment, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.631

Articles of exchange, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.615

Authorization, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.601

Board of directors, approval, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.613, 302A.631

Certification, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.615

Conflicts of interest, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.255

Constituent corporations, see same under this topic

Dissenters' rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.471

Effective date, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.641

With foreign corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.651

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.601 to 302A.615, 302A.631

With limited liability companies

Company names, use, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.12

Dissenters' rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.72, 322B.75, 322B.76

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.601, 302A.651, 322B.70 to 322B.75

Plan, contents, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.611

Shareholders, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.613, 302A.631, 302A.641

Shares, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011, 302A.611, 302A.641

Excise taxes, indemnification against, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Executors

Defined as legal representatives, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Shares controlled by, voting rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.447

Extensions, see Duration under this topic

Families of corporate personnel, benefits, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Fees, service of process, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.25

Fiduciaries

Breach of duty, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.251

Indemnification, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Shares controlled by, voting rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.447

Filing with

Proxies, appointment or termination, notice, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.449

Shareholder control agreements, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.457

Voting trusts, agreements, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.453

Financial assistance

Advances of money, see same under this topic

Authorized, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161, 302A.501

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.501

Financial management

Chief financial officer, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.305

Financial statements

Chief financial officer, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.305

Furnish, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.463

Records, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.461

Requirements, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.463

Fines, indemnification against, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Firms, business corporations defined as, Minn. Statutes 2004 319B.02

Fiscal year, adopting, organizational requirements, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.171

Foreign corporations, see FOREIGN CORPORATIONS

Fraud, dissolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.751, 302A.757

Furniture, equipment, and supplies, purchase, lease, or acquisition, organizational requirements, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.171

Good faith

Acts or omissions not in good faith, directors, liability, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.251

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Indemnification, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Guaranty

Authorized, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161, 302A.501

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.501

Guardians and conservators

Defined as legal representatives, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Shares controlled by, voting rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.447

Hearings, dissolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.753

Holding companies, merger to effect reorganization

Dissenting shareholders, no rights created, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.471

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.626

Hostile takeovers, see CORPORATE TAKEOVERS

Incorporation

Certificates of incorporation, see same under this topic

Corporate registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.821

Fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.153

Incorporators, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.105

Presumption, exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.155

Procedures, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.105, 302A.171, 302A.181

Purposes, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.101

Violations, dissolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.757

Incorporators

Articles of incorporation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111

Dissolution of corporation, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.701, 302A.711

Organization, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.105, 302A.171, 302A.181

Qualifications, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.105

Signatures, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.711

Indebtedness

Ability to pay, distributions prerequisite, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.551

Discharging, effect on voting trust agreements, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.453

Dissolution proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.725, 302A.7291, 302A.753

Indemnification

Advances of money, see same under this topic

Committee members, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.241

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Eligibility, determination, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Exception, Minn. Statutes 2004 181.970

Interpretation of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Liability insurance, purchase, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.161, 302A.521

Limitations, application of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Official capacity, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.111, 302A.161, 302A.521

Standard, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Injunctions

Corporate name violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115

Dissolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.753

Ultra vires acts, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.165

Inspections, records, rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.461

Insurance, liability, purchase, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.161, 302A.521

Interest

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.473

Financial assistance, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.501

Shares, fair valuation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.473

Interested shareholders

Beneficial owners, see same under this topic

Business combinations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011, 302A.673

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Interpretation of law

Corporations electing application of law, shareholders, preemptive rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.031

Indemnification powers, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Shareholders' meetings via remote communication, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.436

Surviving organizations, removal of directors, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.626

Intervenors

Attorney general, public interest matters, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.917

Investment companies, see INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investments in

Institutional funds, Minn. Statutes 2004 309.65

Investment Board, Minn. Statutes 2004 11A.24

Investments, powers of corporation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Involuntary dissolution

By attorney general, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.165, 302A.751, 302A.757

Corporate registration, failure to file, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.821

By courts, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.753, 302A.757

Decrees, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.763

Discontinuation of proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.761

Effective date, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.763

Grounds, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.751, 302A.757, 302A.821

Hearings, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.753

Injunctions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.753

Lawsuits, incorporation presumption, exception, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.155

Priority of obligations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.753, 302A.781

Procedures, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.753

By secretary of state, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.701, 302A.821

Issuing public corporations

Business combinations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.673

Control share acquisitions, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.671

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Notice received, control share acquisitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.671

Shareholders, business combinations, approval, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.673

Shares, right of redemption, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.671

Judgments

Indemnification against, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Shares, fair valuation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.473

Unsatisfied judgments, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.751

Judicial intervention, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.751

Laws, amendment or repeal, legislature, rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.041

Lawsuits

Actions against corporations, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2004 316.24

Articles of incorporation, amendments, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.141

Attorney fees, see same under this topic

By attorney general, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.751

Certificates of incorporation, cancellation or revocation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.155

Closely held corporations, equitable remedies or dissolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.751

Control share acquisitions, rights of action, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.671

Corporate names, changes, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.141

Corporations electing application of law, legal acts continued, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.031

Costs and disbursements (courts), see same under this topic

Courts, intervention by, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.751

By creditors, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.751

Directors, rights after dissolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.783

Dissenters' rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.471

Illegal distributions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.559

Involuntary dissolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.155, 302A.757

Legal capacity, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Mergers, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.641

Mode of prosecution, Minn. Statutes 2004 316.01

Officers, rights after dissolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.783

Parties to suits, see same under this topic

Proceeding, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Prohibited actions, Minn. Statutes 2004 316.01

Public interest matters, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.917

Receivers, duties and powers, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.755

Remedies continued during dissolution proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.723

By shareholders, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.467, 302A.751

Shareholders, rights after dissolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.783

Shares, issuance violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.405

Statutes of limitations, see same under this topic

Ultra vires acts, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.165

Venue, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.751

Leases, rights, powers of corporation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Legal representatives

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Receivers, see same under this topic

Shares controlled by, voting rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.447

Liabilities and obligations, see Indebtedness under this topic

Liability

Assets, transferees' liability, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.661

Directors, see Board of directors under this topic

Dissenting shareholders, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.473

Distributions, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.551

Extension of duration, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.805

Incurring, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Mergers, surviving organizations, responsibilities, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.641

Proxies, voting violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.449

Security interests, holders, share issuance violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.405

Shareholder control agreements, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.457

Shareholders, see same under this topic

Shares, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.405, 302A.425

Successor corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.405

Surviving corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.75

Liability insurance

Purchase, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.161, 302A.521

Liens, mergers, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.641

Liquidation

Claims against, see same under this topic

Control share acquisitions, see same under this topic

Distributions, see same under this topic

Equitable remedies, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.751

Partial liquidation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.751

Shareholder control agreements, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.457

Loans by, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161, 302A.501

Location

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Offices outside of Minnesota, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.44

Place of residence, Minn. Statutes 2004 484.49, 488A.01

Lost property, new share certificates, issuance, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.419

Mail and mailing

Financial statements, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.463

Notice requirements, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Shareholders meetings, notice, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.435

Subsidiary mergers, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.621

Management

Board of directors, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.201

Chief executive officer, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.305

Management committees, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.241

Participation in, powers of corporation regarding, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Shareholder control agreements, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.457

Market value, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Meetings

Directors, see Board of directors under this topic

Shareholders, see same under this topic

Mergers

Abandonment, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.631

Articles of abandonment, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.631

Articles of merger, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.153, 302A.615, 302A.621

Authorization, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.601

Board of directors, approval, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.613, 302A.631

Certification, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.615

Conflicts of interest, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.255

Constituent corporations, see same under this topic`

Corporate name, use, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115

Corporation, effect on, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.641

Deed taxes, see DEED TAXES

Dissenting shareholders, rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.471

Effective date, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.641

Fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.49

With foreign corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115, 302A.651

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.601 to 302A.651

Holding companies, reorganization, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.626

With limited liability companies

Company names, use, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.12

Dissenters' rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.72, 322B.75, 322B.76

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.601, 302A.651, 322B.70 to 322B.75

With nonprofit corporations, names, use, Minn. Statutes 2004 317A.115

Plan, contents, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.611

Shareholders, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.613, 302A.631, 302A.641

Shares, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.611

Subsidiary mergers, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.621

Surviving corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.75

Minnesota firms, business corporations defined as, Minn. Statutes 2004 319B.02

Mortgages, rights, powers of corporation regarding, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Names

Assumed names, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Corporate names, see same under this topic

Reserved names, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.117, 317A.117

Nonresidents, service of process on

Summonses, petitions for fair valuation of shares, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.473

Nonshareholders

Shares subject to preemptive rights, issuance to, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.413

Voting rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.445

Notice given

Assets, sale, lease, transfer, or other disposition, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.661

Conversion plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.685

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Directors' meetings, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.171, 302A.231

Dissolution proceedings

Creditors and claimants, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.725, 302A.727

Intent to dissolve, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.723 to 302A.727, 302A.741

Proposals, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.721

Revocation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.731

Merger or exchange plans, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.613

Organizational meeting, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.171

Shareholder meetings

Dissenters' rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.473

Dissolution proposals, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.721

Electronic communication, when notice is effectively given, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.436

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.431 to 302A.436

Persons entitled to receive, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.435

Waivers, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.435, 302A.436

Shares, delinquent subscriptions, demand for payment, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.403

Subsidiary mergers, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.621

Notice received

Attorney general, action for involuntary dissolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.757

Corporate registration, annual registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.821

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Directors, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.215, 302A.221, 302A.223

Dissenters, demand for payment, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.473

Involuntary dissolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.821

Officers, resignation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.341

Proxies, appointment or termination, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.449

Records, inspection requests, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.461

Registered agents, changes or resignation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.123

Service of process on secretary of state, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.25

Shareholders meetings, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.431, 302A.433

Oaths, creditors and claimants, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.759

Offerors

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Takeover offers, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.675

Officers

Advances of money, see same under this topic

Appointments, deputy registrars of motor vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2004 168.33

Chief executive officer, see same under this topic

Chief financial officer, see same under this topic

Compensation and salaries, compensation agreements, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.255

Contract rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.331

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Delegation of duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.305, 302A.351

Election of, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.171, 302A.321, 302A.457

Holding multiple offices or functions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.315

Indemnification, see same under this topic

Lawsuits, rights after dissolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.783

Liability insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Notice given, resignation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.341

Other officers, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.311

Personnel benefits, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Powers, rights, duties, responsibilities, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.311, 302A.315

President, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.21

Records, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.461

Removal, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.341

Required positions, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.21, 302A.161, 302A.301

Resignation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.341

Secretary, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.21

Service of process on, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.25, 302A.901

Signatures

Authority to sign and deliver documents, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.305

Documents of sale, lease, transfer, or other disposition of assets, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.661

Holders of multiple offices or functions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.315

Share certificates, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.417

Standard of conduct, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.351, 302A.361

Treasurer, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.21

Vacancies, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.341

Vice presidents, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.21

Violations, equitable remedies, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.467

Offices

Locations outside of Minnesota, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.44

Principal executive office, see same under this topic

Purchase, lease, or acquisition, organizational requirements, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.171

Registered office, see same under this topic

Orders

Barred claims, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.759

Closely held corporations, equitable relief, buyouts, or dissolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.751

Corporate names, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115

Dissolution, see same under this topic

Equitable relief, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.751

Public interest matters, complaints or petitions, service on attorney general, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.917

Records, protective orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.461

Organizations

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011, 317A.011

Shares controlled by, voting rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.447

Ownership

Beneficial owners, see same under this topic

Beneficial ownership, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011, 302A.553

Owners, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Parent constituent corporations

Merger to effect holding company reorganization, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.626

Parent corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011, 302A.621

Parties to suits

After dissolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.783

Attorney general, public interest matters, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.917

Control share acquisitions, enforcement, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.671

Illegal distributions, impleaders, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.559

Indemnification, see same under this topic

Powers of corporation regarding, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Receivers, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.755

Shares, fair valuation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.473

Payments by

Chief financial officer, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.305

Corporate records, copies, fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.461

Corporate registration fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.821

Dissenters' demands for payment, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.473

Filing fees, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.49, 302A.011, 302A.153

Incorporation, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.49, 302A.153

Mergers, fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.49, 302A.153

Shareholders meetings, costs, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.431, 302A.433

Shares, delinquent subscriptions, excess net sale proceeds, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.403

Supplemental payments, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.473

Witnesses, expense reimbursements, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Payments to, filing fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.49, 302A.011, 302A.153

Personal property

Acquisition and disposal, rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Sale, lease, transfer, or other disposition, dissenters' rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.471

Security, holding as, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Personal representatives

Defined as legal representatives, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Shares, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.447, 302A.553

Personnel benefits, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Petitions by

Barred claims, reopening, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.781

Shares, fair valuation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.473

Planning, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.611

Pledges, shares acquired by corporation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.553

Powers

Extension of duration, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.805

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.161

Ultra vires acts, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.165

President, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.21

Presumptions

Board of directors, votes and voting, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.251

Closely held corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.751

Incorporation, exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.155

Shareholders, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011, 302A.445

Prima facie evidence

Share certificates, ownership, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.417

Principal executive office

Corporate registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.821

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Directors' meetings at, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.231

Location, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.321

Records, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.461

Priorities and preferences

Dissolution, priority of obligations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.753, 302A.781

Private domestic corporations

Service of process on, Minn. Statutes 2004 543.08

Professional corporations, see PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS

Professional firms, see PROFESSIONAL FIRMS

Property, see Assets under this topic

Proxies (persons)

Appointment, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.449

Authority, limits, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.449

Control share acquisitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.449

Duration, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.449

Electronic or remote communication, participation at shareholders' meetings, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.449

Multiple proxies, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.449

Revocable proxy, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Revocation by death or incapacity, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.449

Shareholder meetings, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.436

Shareholder voting agreements, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.455

Shares held by organizations and legal representatives, rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.447

Termination, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.449

Validity of appointment, determination of, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.449

Voting, liability, damages, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.449

Publicly held corporations

Business combinations, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.673

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Purposes, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.101, 302A.111

Real estate brokers, salespersons, and closing agents, Minn. Statutes 2004 82.31

Real property

Acquisition and disposal, rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Mergers, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.641

Sale, lease, transfer, or other disposition, dissenters' rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.471

Security, holding as, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Receivers

Appointment, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.753

Bonds, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.755

Business corporations acting as, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.755, 308A.951, 317A.755, 322B.84

Defined as legal representatives, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Dissolution proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.753, 302A.761

Filing with, dissolution claims, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.759

Powers, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.755

Qualifications, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.755

Shares controlled by, voting rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.447

Records and record keeping

Certificated or uncertificated shares, issuance dates, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.461

Committees, minutes, access, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.241

Copies, costs, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.461

Directors' meetings, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.233, 302A.461

Electronic records, legal recognition of, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.015

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.461

Inspection rights, time, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.461

Officers, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.305

Protective orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.461

Share certificates, issuance dates, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.461

Share register, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.461

Transaction statements, issuance dates, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.461

Refunds, shares, delinquent subscriptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.403

Registered agents

Articles of incorporation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111

Business corporations acting as

Cooperative associations, Minn. Statutes 2004 308A.025

Foreign corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.10

Foreign limited liability companies, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.91

Foreign limited partnerships, Minn. Statutes 2004 322A.70

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.121

Limited liability companies, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.13

Limited partnerships, Minn. Statutes 2004 322A.04

Nonprofit corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 317A.121

Business office, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.121

Changing, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.29, 302A.123

Designation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.121, 302A.123

Notice given, changes or resignation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.123

Resignation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.123

Service of process on, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.25, 302A.901

Signatures, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.123

Registered names, see Corporate names under this topic

Registered office

Addresses, compliance, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.121

Articles of incorporation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111

Changing, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.29, 302A.123

Continually maintaining, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.121

Corporate registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.821

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Principal executive office, see same under this topic

Registered agents, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.121

Registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115, 302A.821

Related organizations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011, 302A.161

Reorganizations

Corporate names, use, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115

Deed taxes, see DEED TAXES

Holding companies, merger to effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.626

With limited liability companies, company names, use, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.12

With nonprofit corporations, corporate names, use, Minn. Statutes 2004 317A.115

Reports given

Advances of money, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Control share acquisitions, information statements, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.671

Financial statements, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.305, 302A.461, 302A.463

Indemnification, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Records, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.461

Transaction statements, forms, approval, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.171

Reserved names, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.117, 317A.117

Residential mortgage originators and servicers, Minn. Statutes 2004 58.01 to 58.17, 60K.43

Retirement or pension benefits, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Sales, shares, delinquent subscriptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.403

Scrip, fractional shares, issuance, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.423

Secretary, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.21

Securities

Beneficial owners, see same under this topic

Beneficial ownership, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011, 302A.553

Business combinations, see same under this topic

Issuance, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.161, 302A.401

Payment for, dissenters' rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.471

Preemptive rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.413

Public offering, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.413

Publicly held corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Registration of transfer, restriction, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.429

Rights and preferences, dissenters' rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.471

Rights to purchase, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.161, 302A.401, 302A.409

Separability, rights to purchase, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.409

Shares, see same under this topic

Shares converted to, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.611, 302A.621, 302A.641

Shares exchanged for, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.611, 302A.641

Terms, rights to purchase, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.409

Trading, rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Transferability, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.409, 302A.429

Security interests

Creation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161, 302A.661

Financial assistance, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.501

Holders, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.405, 302A.445

Personal property, holding as, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Pledgees, share issuance violations, liability, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.405

Real property, holding as, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Shares acquired by corporation, pledged as, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.553

Service of process by, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.473

Service of process on

Attorney general, public interest matters, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.917

Dissolved, withdrawn, or revoked entities, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.25

Fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.25

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.901

Notice requirements, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.25

Offices located outside of Minnesota, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.44

Other methods of service, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.25

Private domestic corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 543.08

Secretary of state as agent, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.25

Who may be served, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.25, 302A.901

Settlements, indemnification against, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Share certificates

Contents, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.417, 302A.429

Forms, approval, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.171

Fractional shares, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.423

Holding companies, mergers to effect reorganization, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.626

Issuance, records, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.461

Lost certificates, replacement, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.419

Ownership, prima facie evidence, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.417

Shareholder control agreements, notice, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.457

Signatures, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.417

Shareholder control agreements

Directors, removal, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.223

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.457

Officers, removal, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.341

Records, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.461

Shareholders

Action without meeting, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.441

Agreements by

Control agreements, see Shareholder control agreements under this topic

Securities, transfer, restriction, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.429

Voting agreements, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.455

Articles of incorporation, amendments, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.135

Beneficial owner, certification, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.445

Corporations electing application of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.021, 302A.031

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Dissenters' rights, see same under this topic

Dissolution of corporation, rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.723

Distributions, see same under this topic

Employment by corporation, shareholder control agreements, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.457

Exchanges, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.613, 302A.631, 302A.641

Interested shareholders, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011, 302A.673

Issuing public corporations, see same under this topic

Lawsuits, see same under this topic

Liability

Claims reopened after dissolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.781

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.201

Illegal distributions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.557, 302A.559

Involuntary dissolution by secretary of state, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.821

Shareholder control agreements, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.457

Shares, issuance violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.405

Shares, payment for, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.425

Meetings

Articles of incorporation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111

Chief executive officer, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.305

Control share acquisitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.671

Costs, payment, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.431, 302A.433

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.431

Notice requirements, see Notice given under this topic

Records, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.461

Remote communication, use, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.431, 302A.433, 302A.436

Special meetings, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.433, 302A.435

Mergers, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.613, 302A.631, 302A.641

Notice given

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Dissenting shareholders, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.473

Election of directors, cumulative voting, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.215, 302A.223

Shareholders meetings, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.431 to 302A.435

Notice received

Articles of incorporation, amendments, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.135

Assets, sale, lease, transfer, or other disposition, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.661

Control share acquisitions, special meetings, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.671

Conversion plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.685

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Dissolution proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.721, 302A.731

Duration period, extension, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.801

Electronic communication, when notice is effectively received, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.436

Merger or exchange plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.613, 322B.72

Shareholders meetings, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.431 to 302A.435

Shares, issuance, preemptive rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.413

Subsidiary mergers, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.621

Uncertificated shares, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.417, 302A.429, 302A.457

Written actions by less than all shareholders, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.441

Petitions by, court supervised dissolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.741

Preemptive rights, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.413

Proxies (persons), see same under this topic

Quorum, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.443

Records, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.461

Reports received, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Resolutions by, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.181, 302A.429, 302A.671

Revocation of actions by electronic or remote communication, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.436

Signatures, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.441, 302A.449, 302A.457, 302A.723

Votes and voting

Affirmative majority vote, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.437, 302A.443

Articles of incorporation, amendments, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.135

Business corporations holding membership interests in limited liability companies, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.36

Class or series voting, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.137, 302A.437, 302A.613

Closely held corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.135

Consideration for shares, approval, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.405

Control share acquisitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.671

Conversion plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.685, 302A.689

Cooperative associations holding shares, rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 308A.645

Determination date, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.445

Directors, removal, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.223

Dissolution proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.721, 302A.723, 302A.731

Duration period, extension, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.801

Election of directors, cumulative voting, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.215, 302A.223

Electronic communication, use, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.436, 302A.441

Financial assistance, authorizing, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.501

Fractional shares, rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.423

Holding companies, mergers to effect reorganization, no vote required, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.626

Indemnification eligibility, determination, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083, 302A.521

Jointly owned shares, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.445

Larger than majority vote, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.437

Legal representatives, shares controlled by, rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.447

Liability, directors' exemption, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.201

Limited liability companies as related organizations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Management actions, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.201

Manner of voting, presumption, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.445

Mergers or exchanges, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.613, 302A.631

Nonshareholders, rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.445

One vote per share, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.445

Organizations, shares controlled by, rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.447

Proxies, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.449

Shares acquired by corporations, rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.553

Shares, division or combination, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.402, 302A.405

Statements regarding, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.201

Subsidiary mergers, approval, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.621

Voting agreements, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.455

Voting trusts, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.453, 302A.455, 302A.461

Waivers, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.413, 302A.435, 302A.436, 302A.551

Written actions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.441, 302A.449, 302A.463

Shares

Acquisition by cooperative associations, Minn. Statutes 2004 308A.201

Acquisition by corporation

Control share acquisitions, see same under this topic

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.553

Mergers or exchanges, negotiated agreements, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.611

Reissuance, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.553

Voting rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.447

Articles of incorporation, see same under this topic

Beneficial owners, see same under this topic

Beneficial ownership, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011, 302A.553

Buyouts, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.751

Cancellation statements, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.133, 302A.553

Certificated shares, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.417, 302A.461

Certificates, see Share certificates under this topic

Class

Changes, amendments, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.137

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.401

Limitations, share certificates, contents, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.417

Voting rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.137, 302A.437, 302A.613

Clearing corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302.021

Combinations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011, 302A.111, 302A.402, 302A.405

Common shares, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.401

Consideration, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.405

Conversion plans, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.691

Converting to securities, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.611, 302A.621

Corporate takeovers, see Equity securities under CORPORATE TAKEOVERS

Defined as ownership interest, Minn. Statutes 2004 319B.02

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302.021, 302A.011, 302A.405 to 302A.413, 302A.613

Demands for payment, dissenters' rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.473

Dividends, see same under this topic

Divisions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011, 302A.111, 302A.402, 302A.405

Exchanges, see same under this topic

Fair value, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.473, 302A.751

Fractional shares, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.402, 302A.413, 302A.423

Holding companies, mergers to effect reorganization, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.626

Issuance

Certificated shares, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.405, 302A.417

Fractional shares, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.423

Organizational requirements, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.171

Powers of corporation regarding, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161

Shares subject to preemptive rights, issuance to nonshareholders, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.413

Specific terms, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.401

Subsidiary merger plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.621

Violations, liability, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.405

Jointly owned shares, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.445, 302A.449

Lawsuits, statutes of limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.405

Market value, determining, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Mergers, see same under this topic

Nonassessable shares, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.405

Number of shares, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.402, 302A.553

Owners, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 319B.02

Par value, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.401, 302A.402, 302A.405

Participating shares, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.613, 322B.72

Payment for, dissenting shareholders, rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.471

Pledges, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.25, 302.021, 302A.447

Preemptive rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.413

Purchase, redemption, or other acquisition, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011, 302A.551

Records, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.461

Redemption by issuing public corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.671

Reissuance, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.553

Right to purchase, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.161, 302A.413

Rights and preferences

Changes or cancellation, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.133, 302A.137

Dissenters' rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.471

Divisions or combinations, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.402

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011, 302A.111, 302A.401

Share certificates, contents, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.417

Series

Changes, amendments, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.137

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.401

Limitations, share certificates, contents, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.417

Voting rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.137, 302A.437, 302A.613

Share register, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.461

Subscribers

Control agreements, see Shareholder control agreements under this topic

Liability, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.425

Signatures, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.403, 302A.457

Subscriptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.171, 302A.403, 302A.725, 322B.75

Terms, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.401

Title, transfer, clearing corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302.021

Transaction statements, form, approval, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.171

Uncertificated shares, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.417, 302A.461

Unissued shares, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.402, 302A.403, 302A.413, 302A.553

Voting rights, see Shareholders under this topic

Signatures

Articles of conversion, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.687

Articles of exchange, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.615

Articles of merger, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.615, 302A.621

Board of directors, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.111, 302A.239, 302A.711

Electronic signatures, legal recognition of, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.015

Facsimile signatures, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Incorporators, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.711

Officers, see same under this topic

Registered agents, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.123

Requirements, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Shareholders, see same under this topic

Signed, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Subscribers of shares, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.403, 302A.457

Written actions, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Significant continuing business activity, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.661

Small businesses, see SMALL BUSINESSES

Special committees, see Committees under this topic

Standard of conduct

Committee members, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.241

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.251

Liability, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.251, 302A.559

Officers, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.351, 302A.361

Statutes of limitations

Illegal distributions, liability, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.557, 302A.559

Protective orders, automatic extension caused by, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.461

Shares, issuance violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.405

Stockholders, see Shareholders under this topic

Stocks, see Shares under this topic

Stolen property

New share certificates, issuance, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.419

Subsidiaries

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011

Mergers, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.621

Shares held by, voting rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.447

Subsidiary constituent corporations

Merger to effect holding company reorganization, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.626

Successor corporations

Corporate names, use, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115, 317A.115

Share issuance violations, liability, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.405

Summonses

Lawsuits, commencement, Minn. Statutes 2004 316.01

Petitions for fair valuation of shares, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.473

Surety contracts, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.161, 302A.501

Surviving corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.75

Surviving organizations

Articles of incorporation, mergers, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.641

Business corporations defined as, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.03

Company names, use, limited liability companies, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.12

Mergers, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.611, 302A.615, 302A.641, 302A.651

Violations and penalties

Corporate registration, failure to file, involuntary dissolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.821