Incorporation -- Required filings.
Utah Code § 16-6a-203
in effect16-6a-203. Incorporation -- Required filings.
(1) A nonprofit corporation is incorporated, and its corporate existence begins:
(a) when the articles of incorporation are filed by the division; or
(b) if a delayed effective date is specified as described in Section 16-1a-204, on the delayed effective date, unless a certificate of withdrawal is filed prior to the delayed effective date.
(2) Notwithstanding Section 16-1a-207, the filing of the articles of incorporation by the division is conclusive proof that all conditions precedent to incorporation have been satisfied, except in a proceeding by the state to:
(a) cancel or revoke the incorporation; or
(b) involuntarily dissolve the nonprofit corporation.
(3) Beginning January 1, 2025, a nonprofit corporation that is a charitable organization, unless exempted by Section 13-22-110, shall file with the division the information described by Section 13-22-110 in the form described in Section 13-22-110.
Amended by Chapter 92, 2026 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title16/Chapter6A/16-6a-S203.html?v=C16-6a-S203_2026050620261001Fetched: 10/26/2026