This section is from the book "Popular Law Library Vol8 Partnership, Private Corporations, Public Corporations", by Albert H. Putney. Also available from Amazon: Popular Law-Dictionary.
Massachusetts is one of the strictest of the states in her regulation of corporations. All stock must be fully paid before the corporation will be given a certificate to do business. Stock may be paid for in either cash, property or services, but the Commissioner of Corporations must be satisfied that the latter are not assessed beyond their true value. An annual detailed report is required. Incorporators and directors may be non-residents, and directors' meetings may be held outside of the state.
 
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