Property Ownership
In Mississippi, real property ownership by a corporation requires that the corporation:
AHave individual shareholder ownership approved by MREC
BBe properly organized and authorized to hold real property in Mississippi; the corporate deed must be executed by an authorized officer✓ Correct
CRegister all real property with MREC
DHave a licensed real estate agent on its board
Explanation
Corporations can own real property in Mississippi. The corporation must be properly organized (or registered to do business if out-of-state) in Mississippi, and deeds must be executed by an authorized officer per the corporate bylaws or a board resolution.
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