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I'm considering starting an LLC in Oregon for an online business. My partner, however, lives in CAlifornia. All of our work will take place online--it is an online writing and editing business. Do we have to also file as a foreign LLC in California? Is there anyway around NOT having to file in California two? 

 

Thanks for any help!!

 

Good morning, EADO.

 

If you need some assistance with your LLC questions our office would like to help you. We do charge a small fee for our initial consultations ($50).  We are located in NJ however, we can assist you by phone. 

 

Best wishes.

I found this article on eZine Articles (http://ezinearticles.com/?California-Registration-Requirements-For-Foreign-LLCs&id=1392370) and it would appear that unless you have a a regular customer base in California, that you would not meet the requirements to register as a foreign LLC in California. It is always best to consult a competent attorney if you have any doubts.

Best regards,

Molly Donaldson

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With an online business, how do I know if I have a customer base is in California? I'm planning to do most of the editing and writing work electronically, so work will be sent via email. Technically, then, my customers can come from all over the country.  Are there different rules for online businesses like this?

 

Thanks!

 

 

this is from the author of LLCs for dummies, you can find this article on websitemagazine.com

 

"If you operate a pure online business chances are your company only exists in a virtual world. If you don't keep office space and instead of employees you have independent contractors — such as programmers and server administrators, who are often in developing countries — you are a perfect candidate for saving on taxes via a tax haven."