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Formation and Existence of Filing Entities.

Ala. Code § 10A-1-3.01
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10A-1-3.01. Formation and Existence of Filing Entities. (a) To form a filing entity, a certificate of formation complying with Sections 10A-1-3.03, 10A-1-3.04, and 10A-1-3.05 must be filed in accordance with Article 4. (b) The filing of a certificate of formation described by subsection (a) may be included in a filing under Article 8. (c) The existence of a filing entity commences when the filing of the certificate of formation takes effect as provided by Article 4. (d) Except in a proceeding by the state to terminate the existence of a filing entity, the filing of a certificate of formation by the filing officer is conclusive evidence of: (1) the formation and existence of the filing entity; (2) the satisfaction of all conditions precedent to the formation of the filing entity; and (3) the authority of the filing entity to transact business in this state. (Act 2009-513, p. 967, §13.)
Source: Alabama Legislature (alison.legislature.state.al.us)URL: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama#10A-1-3.01Fetched: 10/20/2026

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