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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A foreign cooperative may apply for a certificate of authority to transact business in this state by delivering an application to the secretary for filing. An application for registration as a foreign cooperative shall set forth all of the following:
1. The name of the foreign cooperative and, if different, the name under which the foreign cooperative proposes to register and transact business in this state.
2. The state or other jurisdiction in which the foreign cooperative was formed and the date of its formation.
3. The street address of the registered office of the foreign cooperative in this state and the name of the registered agent at the office.
4. The address of the principal office, which is the office where the principal executive offices are located.
5. A certificate of existence or a document of similar import duly authenticated by the proper office of the state or other jurisdiction of its formation which is dated no earlier than ninety days prior to the date that the application is filed with the secretary.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Iowa Code Title XII. Business Entities [Chs. 486-504C] § 501A.221. Certificate of authority - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ia/title-xii-business-entities-chs-486-504c/ia-code-sect-501a-221/
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