Legal Question in Business Law in California

I want to start a business in CA with a co-owner from outside of the US. I am a U.S. citizen, but my partner is not. Is it possible to start a business like that? What kind of steps do we have to take to start our business together?


Asked on 8/31/12, 11:47 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

Sure, it's possible.......the main restriction that comes to mind is that an "S" corporation cannot have a non-resident alien as a shareholder, so you may want to consider forming an LLC (limited liability company) rather than a corporation......and I'd think operating as a partnership would be unduly risky.

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Answered on 8/31/12, 1:04 pm


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