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

Posted on October 30, 2023 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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Forming an Out-of-State Entity To Do Business in California

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Richard Burt

Sometimes the owner of a business in California believes that forming a business entity (such as a corporation or limited liability company) to do business in California is best done under Delaware law or Nevada law. While this may at … Continue reading →

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