No certificate of authority shall be issued to a foreign corporation unless the corporate name of such corporation complies with the provisions of RCW 24.06.045. However, a foreign corporation applying for a certificate of authority may file with the secretary of state a resolution of its board of directors adopting a fictitious name for use in transacting business in this state, if the fictitious name complies with RCW 24.06.045.
[1982 c 35 § 143; 1969 ex.s. c 120 § 70.]
Notes: Intent -- Severability -- Effective dates -- Application -- 1982 c 35: See notes following RCW 43.07.160.
Registration of corporate name: RCW 24.06.047.
Reservation of exclusive right to use corporate name: RCW 24.06.046.