Can a Nevada LLC do business in California?

And then it must file as a Foreign LLC in every state it wishes to do business. So in our example, Daniel has only formed a Domestic LLC in Nevada. Since Daniel is running his business from his home in California, his Nevada LLC is illegally doing business in California.

What happens if only one spouse owns a house in California?

However, since California is a community property state, the law will imply that the home is owned by both spouses jointly. If it is intended that only one spouse owns the home, the other spouse would have to relinquish rights with a quit claim deed and Preliminary Change of Ownership form.

Can you run a business from your home in California?

Even if Daniel has no employees in California, no office in California, and no clients in California, he is still running the business from his home in California. Furthermore, California not only has strict corporate laws around doing business in the state, but they also have strict taxation laws around doing business in the state.

What is a qualified Joint Venture LLC in Nevada?

Because Nevada is a community property state, a 2-member LLC that is owned by a husband and wife can elect a special form of taxation called a “ Qualified Joint Venture LLC “. A Qualified Joint Venture with the IRS allows your husband and wife Nevada LLC to file taxes as a Sole Proprietorship instead of a Partnership.

Who is the responsible party for a Nevada LLC?

The EIN Responsible Party is a person that goes on file with the IRS when you apply for an EIN for your Nevada LLC. Think of the Responsible Party as the LLC’s “contact person”. The IRS will send your LLC’s mail and correspondence to this person.

How to get an EIN for a Nevada LLC?

If you don’t have an SSN or ITIN, you can still get an EIN for your Nevada LLC. You just can’t apply for an EIN online. You will need to mail or fax Form SS-4 to the IRS instead and you must fill the form out in a certain way.