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 * Corporate name.** The name must include the word "Corporation," Incorporated," "Company," or an abbreviation thereof, including words or abbreviations in a foreign language. It must be distinguishable in the Secretary of State's records from any corporate or assumed name of a domestic or qualified foreign corporation, a reserved or registered name under Tennessee law, or the name of a not-for-profit corporation, limited partnership, or limited liability company. Use of the words “Bank,” “Credit Union,” “Mortgage,” and “Trust” requires approval by the Department of Financial Institutions.
 * Director information.** The following are Tennessee’s requirements for directors of corporations.
 * **Minimum number.** Corporations must have one or more directors.
 * **Residence requirements.** Tennessee does not have a provision specifying where directors must reside.
 * **Age requirements.** Tennessee does not have age requirements.
 * **Inclusion in the Charter.** Director names and addresses are required to be listed in the Charter.
 * Officers.** Officer names and addresses are not required to be listed in the Charter.
 * Stock.** Authorized shares and par value must be listed in the Charter. An increase in the number of shares or par value does not affect initial filing fees.
 * Registered agent.** Corporations must list the name and address of a registered agent with a physical address (no P.O. Boxes) in Tennessee. The registered agent must be available during normal business hours to accept important legal and tax documents for the business.
 * Professional services businesses.** Professional corporations (PCs) are allowed to be formed in Tennessee for professional services businesses

COPYRIGHT
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