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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Each corporation may continuously maintain in this state:
(1) A registered office that may be the same as any of its places of business; and
(2) A registered agent, who may be:
(A) An individual who resides in this state and whose business office is identical with the registered office;
(B) A domestic corporation or domestic nonprofit corporation whose business office is identical with the registered office; or
(C) A foreign corporation or foreign nonprofit corporation authorized to transact business in this state whose business office is identical with the registered office.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - West Virginia Code Chapter 31D. West Virginia Business Corporation Act § 31D-5-501. Registered office and registered agent - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wv/chapter-31d-west-virginia-business-corporation-act/wv-code-sect-31d-5-501/
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