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corporate residence

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From 240 U.S. 642 - Fairbanks Steam Shovel Company v. Wills, Trustee in Bankruptcy of Federal Contracting Company · 1916Most cited · 373 citing opinions

A corporation cannot change its residence or its citizenship. It can have its legal home only at the place where it is located by or under the authority of its charter; but it may by its agents transact business anywhere, unless prohibited by its charter or excluded by local laws.