Parker v. Life Homes, Inc.

BALEY, Judge.

G.S. 105-230 provides that when a corporation fails to file any tax return or pay any tax, the Secretary of State must suspend its charter for five years. When the corporation’s charter is suspended, “all the powers, privileges and franchises conferred upon such corporation . . . shall cease and determine.” Under G.S. 105-231, if a corporation exercises or attempts to exercise its powers after its charter is suspended, it may be held liable for a penalty of at least $100.00 but not more than $1,000.00. The individuals who exercise or attempt to exercise the corporation’s powers…