Legal Question in Business Law in California

I have an s corp with a DBA running under it. It I close the DBA and disolve the s corp am I still liabel for outstanding debts


Asked on 10/15/09, 9:24 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Depends on whether or not you properly maintained the S-Corp, and what you do with any remaining assets of the corp.

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Answered on 10/15/09, 9:27 pm
Aaron Feldman Feldman Law Group

The assets of the Corporation (either cash or property) are supposed to be used to satisfy creditors first before being distributed to shareholders/owners. If not then you can be personally liable to creditors of the corporation up to the amount of any assets you receive. There are formalities for closing a corporation, including giving notice, that should be followed. It is best to consult with an attorney in order to avoid potential liabilities following you.

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Answered on 10/16/09, 11:58 am


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