Title 15 — Commerce and TradeRelease 119-73
§144a Incorporation fee for perpetual existence
Title 15 › Chapter CHAPTER 4— - CHINA TRADE › § 144a
Summary
China Trade Act corporations that existed on June 25, 1938 can become permanent by applying to the Commerce Secretary and paying the incorporation fee; the Secretary must approve and amend the charter.
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Title 15, §144a
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Any China Trade Act corporation existing on June 25, 1938, may make its existence perpetual only upon application to the Secretary of Commerce to amend its charter in that respect and upon payment of a fee equivalent to the incorporation fee. Upon receipt of such application and the payment of such prescribed fee, the Secretary shall approve such application and the charter of the corporation shall be amended accordingly.
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Editorial Notes
Codification Section was not enacted as part of the China Trade Act, 1922, which comprises this chapter.
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15 U.S.C. § 144a
Title 15 — Commerce and Trade
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73