Promoter Liability

11/19/2025 pdw

Sometimes before a business is incorporated, someone will talk with suppliers, potential purchasers or others. They may want to lock in agreements to ensure the business can actually survive once formed. If they do, should the contracts be in the name of the corporation, which doesn't yet exist? Are they personally liable?

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