The corporation is required by law to adopt bylaws. Bylaws are written rules that govern how the corporation operates internally, such as how the Board of Directors will be elected and what votes are required for a particular action. Bylaws can have any provision in them that is not prohibited by law. See A.R.S.
Corporate bylaws are a company's foundational governing document. They lay out how things should run day-to-day and the processes for making important decisions. They serve as a legal contract between the corporation and its shareholders, directors, and officers and set the protocol for how the organization operates.
If a foreign corporation is transacting business (for- profits) or conducting affairs (nonprofits) in Arizona, it must submit to the Arizona Corporation Commission an Application For Authority To Transact Business Or Conduct Affairs, whether or not it registers its name with the A.C.C.
Corporations require annual meetings, directors meetings, recorded meeting minutes, and a notable amount of paperwork, while LLCs have little to no maintenance of this type. LLCs not only require less resolutions, but can make executive decisions without the need to hold an official meeting.
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Bylaws ensure consistent and agreed-upon voting and decision-making procedures and are particularly important should an officer or director leave the company. Bylaws also help maintain separation between your business and your personal obligations or interests.