Title 15, Commerce and TradeRelease 119-102

§152 Reports; Records for Public Inspection

Title 15 › CHAPTER 4 — CHINA TRADE › § 152

Last updated Aug 21, 2026|Official source

Summary

A China Trade Act corporation must use the calendar year as its fiscal year. Each year it must make a report about its business and its finances at year-end and file that report with the registrar in the form, manner, and on the schedule set by rules. The corporation must give an accurate copy of the report to every stockholder. The registrar must send the Secretary copies of all reports, certificates, and certified copies it receives or issues under this law. The Secretary must send the registrar copies of every application for a certificate of incorporation and any certificates the Secretary receives or issues. Both offices must keep these papers on file and allow the public to inspect them under the rules.

Full Legal Text

Title 15, §152

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(a)For the purposes of this chapter the fiscal year of a China Trade Act corporation shall correspond to the calendar year. The corporation shall make and file with the registrar, in such manner and form and at such time as shall be by regulation prescribed, a report of its business for each such fiscal year and of its financial condition at the close of the year. The corporation shall furnish a true copy of the report to each of its stockholders.
(b)The registrar shall file with the Secretary copies of all reports, certificates, and certified copies received or issued by the registrar under the provisions of this chapter. The Secretary shall file with the registrar copies of all applications for a certificate of incorporation, and certificates received or issued by the Secretary under the provisions of this chapter. All such papers shall be kept on record in the offices of the registrar and the Secretary, and shall be available for public inspection under such regulations as may be prescribed.

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Citation

15 U.S.C. § 152

Title 15, Commerce and Trade

Last Updated

Aug 21, 2026

Release point: 119-102