# D.C. Code § 29-302.03: Incorporation

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T29_C3_S29-302.03

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 29-302.03
- **Heading:** Incorporation
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 29 / Chapter 3 / § 29-302.03

## Text

(a) Unless a delayed effective date is specified, the corporate existence shall begin when the articles of incorporation are filed.
(b) The Mayor’s filing of the articles of incorporation shall be conclusive proof that the incorporators satisfied all conditions precedent to incorporation, except in a proceeding by the District to cancel or revoke the incorporation or involuntarily dissolve the corporation.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 29-301.01 § 29-301.01. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T29_C3_S29-301.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 29-301.02 § 29-301.02. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T29_C3_S29-301.02.md)
- [D.C. Code § 29-301.03 § 29-301.03. Notice and other communications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T29_C3_S29-301.03.md)
- [D.C. Code § 29-301.04 § 29-301.04. Reference to extrinsic facts in plans or filed documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T29_C3_S29-301.04.md)
- [D.C. Code § 29-301.20 § 29-301.20. Number of shareholders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T29_C3_S29-301.20.md)
- [D.C. Code § 29-301.21 § 29-301.21. Qualified director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T29_C3_S29-301.21.md)
- [D.C. Code § 29-301.22 § 29-301.22. Householding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T29_C3_S29-301.22.md)
- [D.C. Code § 29-302.01 § 29-302.01. Incorporators.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T29_C3_S29-302.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 29-302.02 § 29-302.02. Articles of incorporation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T29_C3_S29-302.02.md)
- [D.C. Code § 29-302.03 § 29-302.03. Incorporation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T29_C3_S29-302.03.md)
- [D.C. Code § 29-302.04 § 29-302.04. Liability for preincorporation transactions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T29_C3_S29-302.04.md)
- [D.C. Code § 29-302.05 § 29-302.05. Organization of corporation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T29_C3_S29-302.05.md)
- [D.C. Code § 29-302.06 § 29-302.06. Bylaws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T29_C3_S29-302.06.md)
- [D.C. Code § 29-302.07 § 29-302.07. Emergency bylaws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T29_C3_S29-302.07.md)

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