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(a) Chapter 55 of the General Statutes, the North Carolina Business Corporation Act, applies to professional corporations, including their organization, and professional corporations shall enjoy the powers and privileges and shall be subject to the duties, restrictions and liabilities of other corporations, except insofar as the same may be limited or enlarged by this Chapter. If any provision of this Chapter conflicts with the provisions of Chapter 55 of the General Statutes, the North Carolina Business Corporation Act, the provisions of this Chapter shall prevail.
(b) A document required or permitted by this Chapter to be filed by the Secretary of State shall be filed under Chapter 55D of the General Statutes, Filings, Names, and Registered Agents for Corporations, Nonprofit Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Limited Partnerships, and Limited Partnerships.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 55B. Professional Corporation Act § 55B-3. North Carolina Business Corporation Act applicable; other applicable law - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nc/chapter-55b-professional-corporation-act/nc-gen-st-sect-55b-3/
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