§ 48-249-1017. Annual Report for Secretary of State
Required contents. Each domestic LLC and each foreign LLC authorized to transact business in this state shall file with the secretary of state an annual report that sets forth the following: The name of the domestic or foreign LLC and the jurisdiction under the laws of which it is formed; The street address and zip […]
§ 48-249-1018. Construction
No strict construction. The rule that statutes in derogation of the common law are to be strictly construed shall have no application to this chapter.
§ 48-249-1019. Certificate of Existence
Any person may apply to the secretary of state to furnish a certificate of existence for a domestic LLC or a certificate of authorization for a foreign LLC authorized to transact business in this state. A certificate of existence or authorization sets forth: The domestic LLC’s name or the foreign LLC’s name used in this […]
§ 48-249-1101. Applicability
Parts 1-10 of this chapter apply to domestic and foreign PLLCs to the extent not inconsistent with this part.
§ 48-249-1102. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Disqualified person” means an individual or entity that for any reason is or becomes ineligible under this part to be a member of a PLLC or holder of financial rights of a PLLC; “Foreign professional LLC,” “foreign PLLC” or a PLLC that is otherwise designated […]
§ 48-249-1103. Formation and Election
Formation. One (1) or more persons may, acting as organizers, form a PLLC, by filing articles of organization with the secretary of state, that comply with the applicable provisions of this chapter, including § 48-249-1108, and that also state that: It is a PLLC; Its purpose is to render specified professional services; and The PLLC […]
§ 48-249-1104. Purposes
Single profession. Except to the extent authorized by subsection (b) and § 48-249-1109, a PLLC may be formed, and professional LLC status of an LLC may be elected, solely for the purpose of rendering professional services, including services ancillary to them, and solely within a single profession. Multiple professions. A PLLC may be formed, and […]
§ 48-249-1014. Penalty for Transacting Business in Tennessee in Violation of Articles
In the event an LLC is prohibited from transacting business in this state by its articles but actually transacts business in this state, and, but for § 48-249-1007(d), the LLC would have paid a larger initial or annual filing fee under § 48-249-1007(d), the LLC shall be fined an amount equal to three (3) times […]
§ 48-249-1015. Powers
The secretary of state has the power reasonably necessary to perform the duties required of the secretary of state by this chapter, including, but not limited to, the power to promulgate necessary and appropriate rules and regulations consistent with this chapter and the power to destroy any records in the secretary of state’s office concerning […]
§ 48-249-1004. Governing Law
Liability of members and others. The liability of a member, holder of financial rights, director, manager, officer, employee, or agent of an LLC formed and existing under this chapter shall at all times be governed by this chapter and the laws of this state. Conflict with other law. If a conflict arises between the laws […]