Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 19. CORPORATIONS AND BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS |
PART I. Department of State |
Subpart B. Corporation Bureau |
Article I. General Provisions |
Chapter 17. Names |
SubChapter C. FICTITIOUS NAMES |
Section 17.202. Definitions
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The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
BusinessA commercial or professional activity.
EntityAn individual, corporation, association, partnership, joint-stock company, business trust, syndicate, joint adventureship or other combination or group of persons.
Fictitious nameAn assumed or fictitious name, style or designation other than the proper name of the entity using the name. The term includes the name of an association, general partnership, business trust, syndicate, joint adventureship or similar combination or group of persons.
The provisions of this § 17.202 adopted April 17, 1992, effective April 18, 1992, 22 Pa.B. 1993.