When Are Out-of-State Entities Doing Business in California?

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Richard Burt

What if a corporation or a limited liability company (LLC) is formed in another state, like Delaware or Nevada, but does business in California? The out-of-state business entity (a “foreign” business entity) must register with the state, file tax returns, … Continue reading →

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Ownership of Passive LLC Interest in Manager-Managed LLC Not “Doing Business” in California

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Richard Burt

The following is the text of an e-bulletin that I authored and that was published by the Corporations Committee of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of California. In Swart Enterprises, Inc. v. Franchise Tax Board  (Jan. 12, … Continue reading →

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Foreign LLC Can Enforce Sister-State Judgment without Qualifying to Do Business

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Richard Burt

In Conseco Marketing, LLC v. IFA and Insurance Services, Inc. (2013) 221 Cal. App. 4th 831, the court held that a limited liability company formed under the law of another state (a “foreign LLC”) need not qualify to do business … Continue reading →

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