Legal Question in Business Law in California

I have a Regular "C" Corporation in California. One of our shareholders is not a U.S. citizen. Can we change to an "S" Corporation with this in mind? Thank you.


Asked on 1/15/12, 9:15 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

An "S" corporation cannot have a nonresident alien as a shareholder, so your answer depends upon your shareholder's residency status. If he or she is a lawful U.S. resident, you've met this requirement; if not, you cannot convert.

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Answered on 1/15/12, 10:11 am


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