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Vertalis Business Law Glossary

Formation & Liability

Certificate of Formation

By Tim Nichols

In plain English

The document filed with the Texas Secretary of State to create an LLC or certain other entities. It identifies required organizational information and may contain provisions affecting governance. Filing the certificate establishes the entity; it does not replace a company agreement governing the owners' relationship.

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