S.D. Codified Laws § 47-1A-1520
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Withdrawal of foreign corporation
Official statutory text
A foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this state may not withdraw from this state until it obtains a certificate of withdrawal from the Office of the Secretary of State. A foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this state may apply for a certificate of withdrawal by delivering an application to the secretary of state for filing. The application must set forth:
(1) The name of the foreign corporation and the name of the state or country under whose law it is incorporated;
(2) That it is not transacting business in this state and that it surrenders its authority to transact business in this state;
(3) That it revokes the authority of its registered agent to accept service on its behalf; and
(4) The address of the corporation's principal office.
After the withdrawal of the corporation is effective, service of process is perfected pursuant to § 47-1A-1510.
Source: SL 2005, ch 239, § 363.
(1) The name of the foreign corporation and the name of the state or country under whose law it is incorporated;
(2) That it is not transacting business in this state and that it surrenders its authority to transact business in this state;
(3) That it revokes the authority of its registered agent to accept service on its behalf; and
(4) The address of the corporation's principal office.
After the withdrawal of the corporation is effective, service of process is perfected pursuant to § 47-1A-1510.
Source: SL 2005, ch 239, § 363.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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