Minnesota Legislature
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
2004 Minnesota Statutes Index (topics)
FOREIGN CORPORATIONS
Acquiring corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011
Acquiring organizations
Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011
Foreign corporations defined as, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.03
Addresses
Annual registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.14
Certificates of authority, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.06, 303.08
Changes, filing, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.29
Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.02
Service of process, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.25
Withdrawal applications, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.16
Administrators of estates, foreign corporations acting as
Business transactions, exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.03
Advances of money, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Affirmations, lawsuits, advances for expenses, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Agents of corporation
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Registered agents, see same under this topic
Agricultural land, acquisition of title, Minn. Statutes 2004 500.221
Annual registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.14
Annual reports
Failure to file, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.17
Foreign nonprofit corporations, exception, Minn. Statutes 2004 317A.061
Interpretation of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.22
Answers, time, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.25
Application of law
Advances of money, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Cooperative associations law, election of application, Minn. Statutes 2004 308A.141
Foreign nonprofit corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 317A.061, 317A.651
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.22
Generally applicable governing law, election of professional firm status, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.115
Indemnification, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Merger or exchange with domestic corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.651
Motor vehicle registration taxes, reciprocity, Minn. Statutes 2004 168.181
Surviving foreign corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.76
Surviving foreign limited liability companies, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.76
Articles of incorporation
Advances of money, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011, 303.02
Indemnification, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Assistant secretary, execution by
Certificates of authority, applications, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.06
Registered office or agents, statements of change, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.10
Withdrawal applications, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.16
Assumed names, see ASSUMED NAMES
Attorney fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Attorneys for corporation, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Audits and examinations, tax audits, Minn. Statutes 2004 289A.36
Bank accounts, business transactions, exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.03
Banks and banking
Corporate names, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.05
Engaging in, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.04
Board of directors
Indemnification, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Liability insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Meetings, business transactions, exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.03
Resolutions by, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.05, 303.10
Votes and voting, indemnification eligibility, determination, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Business combinations
Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011
Exchanges, see same under this topic
Mergers, see same under this topic
Business transactions
Application of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.22
Banking, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.04, 303.05
Ceasing, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.16, 303.17
Certificates of authority, see same under this topic
Exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.03
Service of process deemed as, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.25
Torts deemed as, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.25
Business trusts, see BUSINESS TRUSTS
Bylaws, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Capital stock, see Shares under this topic
Certificates and certification
Authority, see Certificates of authority under this topic
Business transactions not authorized, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.23
Certificates of existence, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.06, 303.08
Corporate names, changes, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.11
Dissolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.11
Mergers, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.11
Prima facie evidence, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.23
Certificates of authority
Applications, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.06, 303.08
Attorney general, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.18
Cancellation, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.18
Contents, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.08
Defaults, notice requirements, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.17, 303.18
Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 319B.02
Failure to obtain, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.20
Fines, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.19
Forfeiture, Agriculture Department, Minn. Statutes 2004 17.037
Issuance, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.05
License fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.07
Notices, filing, defined as updates, Minn. Statutes 2004 319B.02
Reinstatement, Minn. Statutes 2004 270.721, 303.03, 303.19
Requirement, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.03
Revocation, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.17
Secretary of state, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.05, 303.17, 303.19
Certificates of existence, filing, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.06, 303.08
Certified copies, alternate names
Resolutions approving, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.05
Certifying to
Business transactions not authorized, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.23
Certificates of authority, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.08, 303.17, 303.19
Withdrawal from state, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.16
Collection agencies, financial reports and records, Minn. Statutes 2004 332.42
Committees, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Complaints, answers, time, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.25
Consent, indistinguishable names
Business corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115
Limited liability companies, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.12
Limited partnerships, Minn. Statutes 2004 321.0108
Nonprofit corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 317A.115
Consolidations
With business corporations, names, use, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115
With nonprofit corporations, names, use, Minn. Statutes 2004 317A.115
Constituent corporation, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011
Constituent organizations
Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011
Foreign corporations defined as, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.03
Contested cases
Registered names, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.05
Tax noncompliance orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 270.721
Contracts
Certificates of authority, failure to obtain, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.20
Deemed business transactions, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.25
Cooperative associations, names, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.05
Corporate names
Alternate names, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.05
Annual registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.14
Certain terms, use, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.05
Certificates of authority, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.06, 303.08
Changes, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.11, 303.17
Contested cases, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.05
Continuing, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115
Distinguishing
Business corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115
Cooperative associations, Minn. Statutes 2004 308A.121
Limited liability companies, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.12
Limited partnerships, Minn. Statutes 2004 321.0108, 322A.02
Nonprofit corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 317A.115
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.05
Mergers, see same under this topic
Prohibited names, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.05
Registered names, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.05
Registered office or agents, changes, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.29, 303.10
Reorganizations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115, 317A.115, 322B.12
Reserved names, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.117, 317A.117
Revoked corporations, names available in electronic format, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.17
Successor corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115, 317A.115
Trade names, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.05
Violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.05
Withdrawal applications, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.16
Costs and disbursements (courts), Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Debt collection, business transactions, exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.03
Definitions
Business corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011
Cooperative associations, Minn. Statutes 2004 308A.005
Corporations, general provisions, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.02, 300.083
Foreign Corporation Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.02
Income and franchise taxes, Minn. Statutes 2004 290.01
Insurance law, Minn. Statutes 2004 60A.02
Limited liability companies, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.03, 322B.72
Professional firms, Minn. Statutes 2004 319B.02
Property taxes, Minn. Statutes 2004 272.03
Unemployment Insurance Law, Minn. Statutes 2004 268.035
Directors, see Board of directors under this topic
Disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Dissenters' rights, business corporations
Mergers or exchanges with, payment agreements, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.651
Dissolution, certificates, filing
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.11
Withdrawal from state, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.16
Domestic corporations, see BUSINESS CORPORATIONS
Employee benefit plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Employees, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Employers, foreign corporations defined as, Minn. Statutes 2004 268.035
Exchanges
Acquiring corporations, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.03
With business corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.651
With limited liability companies, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.12, 322B.70, 322B.76
Excise taxes, indemnification against, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Executors, foreign corporations acting as
Business transactions, exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.03
Fees, foreign nonprofit corporations, exception, Minn. Statutes 2004 317A.061
Fines
Certificates of authority, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.19, 303.20
Indemnification against, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Firms, foreign corporations defined as, Minn. Statutes 2004 319B.02
Foreign Corporation Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.01 to 303.24
Foreign firms, foreign corporations defined as, Minn. Statutes 2004 319B.02
Foreign limited liability partnerships, see under LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS
Foreign operating corporations
Adjusted net income, Minn. Statutes 2004 290.17
Alternative minimum taxable income, calculation, Minn. Statutes 2004 290.0921
Dividends, unitary businesses, effect on net income, Minn. Statutes 2004 290.17
Federal taxable income, additions, subtractions, Minn. Statutes 2004 290.01
Income tax returns, filing, exception, Minn. Statutes 2004 289A.08
Foreign professional firms, see under PROFESSIONAL FIRMS
Foreign sales corporations
Federal taxable income, additions, subtractions, Minn. Statutes 2004 290.01
Franchises, violations, service of process on, Minn. Statutes 2004 80C.20
Fraternal benefit societies, see Foreign or alien societies under FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES
Fraud, certificates of authority, cancellation, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.18
Good faith, indemnification, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Guardians and conservators, foreign corporations acting as
Business transactions, exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.03
Income and franchise taxes
State income tax, jurisdiction not established, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.03
Indemnification, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Injunctions, prohibited corporate names, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.05
Insurance corporations, see Foreign insurance companies under INSURANCE COMPANIES
Insurance, liability, purchase, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Internet service providers, see under INTERNET
Interpretation of law
Annual fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.22
Annual registration, failure to file, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.14
Annual reports, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.22
Indemnification powers, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Negotiable instruments, holders, lawsuits by, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.20
Service of process, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.25
Trade names, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.05
Investments in
Insurance companies, Minn. Statutes 2004 60L.07
Life insurance companies, Minn. Statutes 2004 61A.29
Judgments, indemnification against, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Jurisdiction, prohibited corporate names, lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.05
Laws, amendment or repeal, legislature, rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.24
Lawsuits
Attorney general, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.20
Business transactions, exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.03
Certificates of authority, cancellation, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.18
Corporations without certificates of authority, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.20
Interpretation of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.20
Jurisdiction, Minn. Statutes 2004 491A.01, 543.19
Mode of prosecution, Minn. Statutes 2004 316.01
Proceeding, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Prohibited actions, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.20, 316.01
Security for costs, Minn. Statutes 2004 549.18
Liability
Internet service providers, search warrants, Minn. Statutes 2004 626.18
Surviving corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.75
Liability insurance, purchase, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Licenses, see Certificates of authority under this topic
Limited liability partnerships, see Foreign limited liability partnerships under LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS
Loans by, business transactions, exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.03
Loans to, business transactions, exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.03
Loss of right to do business
Political contributions, violations, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 211B.15
Meetings, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.03
Mergers
With business corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115, 302A.651
Certificates, filing, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.11, 303.16, 303.17
With limited liability companies, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.12, 322B.70, 322B.76
With nonprofit corporations, names, use, Minn. Statutes 2004 317A.115
Mortgages
Business transactions, exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.03
Violations, certificates of authority, revocation, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.17
Motor carriers, see MOTOR CARRIERS
Motor vehicles, ownership
Reciprocity, motor vehicle registration taxes, Minn. Statutes 2004 168.181
Mutual fire insurance companies, see under FIRE INSURANCE
Names
Corporate names, see same under this topic
Registered names, see Corporate names under this topic
Reserved names, see Corporate names under this topic
Trade names, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.05
Nonprofit corporations, see Foreign nonprofit corporations under NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS
Nonprofit health service plan corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 62C.08, 62C.12
Notice received
Annual registration, failure to file, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.14
Certificates of authority, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.17, 303.18
Registered agents, resignation, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.10
Service of process on secretary of state, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.25
Tax noncompliance orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 270.721
Officers
Assistant secretary, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.06, 303.10, 303.16
Certificates of authority, applications, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.06
Indemnification, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Liability insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
President, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.06, 303.10, 303.16
Secretary, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.06, 303.10, 303.16
Service of process on, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.25
Vice-president, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.06, 303.10, 303.16
Offices, see Registered offices under this topic
Organizations, foreign corporations defined as, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011
Ownership interests, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011
Parent corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011
Parties to suits, indemnification, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Payments by
Annual registration fee, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.14
Annual reports, fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.21
Fees, failure to pay, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.17
Instruments, filing fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.21
License fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.07, 303.22
Service of process fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.25
Withdrawal application fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.16
Witnesses, expense reimbursements, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Personal property, interest in, holding
Business transactions, exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.03
Political contributions, see Corporate political contributions under CONTRIBUTIONS
Powers, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.09
President, execution by
Certificates of authority, applications, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.06
Registered office or agents, statements of change, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.10
Withdrawal applications, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.16
Prima facie evidence
Certificates and certification, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.23
Professional firms, see PROFESSIONAL FIRMS
Real property, interest in, holding
Business transactions, exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.03
Receivers
Execution by, withdrawal applications, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.16
Foreign corporations acting as, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.755, 308A.951, 317A.755, 322B.84
Records and record keeping
Collection agencies, Minn. Statutes 2004 332.42
Secretary of state, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.08
Tax audits, Minn. Statutes 2004 289A.36
Registered agents
Annual registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.14
Appointment, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.10
Certificates of authority, application requirements, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.06
Foreign corporations acting as
Business corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.121
Cooperative associations, Minn. Statutes 2004 308A.025
Foreign limited liability companies, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.91
Foreign limited partnerships, Minn. Statutes 2004 322A.70
Limited liability companies, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.13
Limited partnerships, Minn. Statutes 2004 322A.04
Nonprofit corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 317A.121
Notice given, resignation, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.10
Requirement, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.10
Service of process on, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.25, 303.13, 303.16
Statements of change, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.29, 303.10
Successors, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.10
Vacancies, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.10, 303.17
Registered names, see Corporate names under this topic
Registered offices
Addresses, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.02
Annual registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.14
Certificates of authority, applications, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.06
Relocation, filing, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.10
Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.10
Statements of change, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.29, 303.10
Reorganizations
With business corporations, names, use, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115
With limited liability companies, names, use, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.12
With nonprofit corporations, names, use, Minn. Statutes 2004 317A.115
Reports given
Advances of money, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Annual reports, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.17, 303.22, 317A.061
Business activities report not established, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.03
Indemnification, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Reserved names, see Corporate names under this topic
Residential care homes, see RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES
Rights and privileges, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.09
Secretary, execution by
Certificates of authority, applications, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.06
Registered office or agents, statements of change, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.10
Withdrawal applications, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.16
Securities and security interests
Business transactions, exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.03
Service of process on
Affidavits of attempted service, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.25
Certificates of authority, applications, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.06
Fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.25
Franchises, violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 80C.22
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.25, 303.13
Interpretation of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.25
Process, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.02
Secretary of state, agent for service of process, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.25, 303.25
Sheriffs, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.25
Surviving foreign corporations, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.76
Time for response, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.25
Who may be served, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.25
Workers' compensation petitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 176.295
Settlements, indemnification against, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Signatures
Notice, election of professional firm status, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.115
Stock, see Shares under this topic
Stockholders, see Shareholders under this topic
Subpoenas, tax audits, Minn. Statutes 2004 289A.36
Subsidiaries, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011
Successor corporations
Corporate names, use, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115, 317A.115
Summonses, lawsuits, commencement, Minn. Statutes 2004 316.01
Surviving corporations
Company names, use, limited liability companies, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.12
Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011
Duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.75
Foreign corporations defined as, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.03
Liability, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.75
Rights, privileges, immunities, and powers, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.75
Surviving organizations, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.011
Tax returns
Disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 270B.14
Income and franchise taxes, filing, Minn. Statutes 2004 290.17
Torts, deemed business transactions, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.25
Trade names, interpretation of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.05
Transacting business, see Business transactions under this topic
Trust associations, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.02, 303.25
Trustees
Execution by, withdrawal applications, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.16
Foreign corporations acting as, business transactions, exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.03
Indemnification, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Vice-president, execution by
Certificates of authority, applications, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.06
Registered office or agents, statements of change, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.10
Withdrawal applications, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.16
Violations and penalties
Certificates of authority, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.05, 303.17, 303.18, 303.20
Corporate name violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.05
Correction of violations, time allowed, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.17, 303.18
Indemnification against, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Tax audits, noncompliance, Minn. Statutes 2004 289A.36
Withdrawal, Minn. Statutes 2004 303.16
Witnesses, expenses, reimbursement, Minn. Statutes 2004 300.083
Workers' compensation petitions, service of process, Minn. Statutes 2004 176.295