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# Corporate Charter

The document prepared when a corporation is formed setting forth the objectives and goals of the corporation as well as a complete statement as to what the corporation may and may not do while attempting to achieve these goals. A securities firm must obtain a copy of the corporate charter when a corporation opens a margin or options account.