Ohio Code § 1703.01

§ 1703.01.

As used in sections 1703.01 to 1703.31 of the Revised Code : (A) “ Domestic corporation ” means a corporation incorporated under the laws of this state or a bank, savings

bank, or savings and loan association chartered under the laws of the United States,

the main office of which is located in this state. (B) “ Foreign corporation ” means a corporation incorporated under the laws of another state or a bank, savings

bank, or savings and loan association chartered under the laws of the United States,

the main office of which is located in another state. (C) “ State ” means the United States;  any state, territory, insular possession, or other political

subdivision of the United States, including the District of Columbia;  any foreign

country whose political sovereignty is recognized by the United States;  and any political

subdivision of such foreign country. (D) “ Articles ” means the articles, certificates, or memorandum of incorporation or association,

filed pursuant to the laws of any state for the purpose and with the effect of creating

a corporation, and any amendments to such articles, certificates, or memorandum of

incorporation or association;  and includes any special statute creating a corporation. (E) “ Process ” means judicial process and all notices and demands required or permitted by statute

to be served upon a corporation.