§ 50501. Entities deemed citizens of the United States
(a)
In General.—
In this subtitle, a corporation, partnership, or association is deemed to be a citizen of the United States only if the controlling interest is owned by citizens of the United States. However, if the corporation, partnership, or association is operating a vessel in the coastwise trade, at least 75 percent of the interest must be owned by citizens of the United States.
(b)
Additional Requirements for Corporations.—
In this subtitle, a corporation is deemed to be a citizen of the United States only if, in addition to satisfying the requirements in subsection (a)—
(c)
Determination of Controlling Corporate Interest.—
The controlling interest in a corporation is owned by citizens of the United States under subsection (a) only if—
(1)
title to the majority of the stock in the corporation is vested in citizens of the United States free from any trust or fiduciary obligation in favor of a person not a citizen of the United States;
(d)
Determination of 75 Percent Corporate Interest.—
At least 75 percent of the interest in a corporation is owned by citizens of the United States under subsection (a) only if—
(1)
title to at least 75 percent of the stock in the corporation is vested in citizens of the United States free from any trust or fiduciary obligation in favor of a person not a citizen of the United States;
(2)
at least 75 percent of the voting power in the corporation is vested in citizens of the United States;