HB 4932
Providing for the use of “A.C.” as a name ending for an accounting corporation.
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill would allow accounting corporations in West Virginia to use “A.C.” as part of their corporate name. Currently, the law prohibits using terms like ‘company’ or ‘corporation’ in the name of an accounting corporation, except for ‘accounting corporation’ or ‘A.C.’. The bill clarifies that accounting corporations established before July 1, 2001, are permitted to continue operating under existing terms. It aims to standardize the naming convention for these businesses.
Key provisions
- Allows accounting corporations to use ‘A.C.’ as a name ending.
- Specifies that corporate names must include ‘accounting corporation’ or ‘A.C.’
- Prohibits the use of other terms like ‘company’ or ‘corporation’ in the name.
- Continues the operation of accounting corporations established prior to 2001.
Who is affected
- Accounting corporations
- Shareholders of accounting corporations
- The Secretary of State
Notable changes
- Introduces the option to use ‘A.C.’ as a corporate name ending.
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