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Jun 15, 2021 · The real estate industry uses several unique acronyms and abbreviations. Understanding these terms can be beneficial for buyers and sellers.
A non-California corporation “doing business” in California must register in California by filing a Statement and Designation by Foreign Corporation (or a Form-LLC 5, if a limited liability company). The entity must be in good standing in its place of organization at the time of the filing.
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Common Official (and Unofficial) Real Estate Abbreviations There are many abbreviations used in real estate, but the following list includes the more common ones you’ve probably heard before. In the abbreviations, you may see differences in which letters get capitalized and which don’t depend on the realtor/publication.
- Corporation
- Limited Liability Company
- Limited Partnership
- General Partnership
- Limited Liability Partnership
- Sole Proprietorship
- Frequently Asked Questions
A California corporation generally is a legal entity which exists separately from its owners. While normally limiting the owners from personal liability, taxes are levied on the corporation as well as on the shareholders. The sale of stocks or bonds can generate additional capital and the longevity of the corporation can continue past the death of ...
A California LLC generally offers liability protection similar to that of a corporation but is taxed differently. Domestic LLCs may be managed by one or more managers or one or more members. In addition to filing the applicable documents with the Secretary of State, an operating agreement among the members as to the affairs of the LLC and the condu...
A California LP may provide limited liability for some partners. There must be at least one general partner that acts as the controlling partner and one limited partner whose liability is normally limited to the amount of control or participation of the limited partner. General partners of an LP have unlimited personal liability for the LP’s debts ...
A California GP must have two or more persons engaged in a business for profit. Except as otherwise provided by law, all partners are liable jointly and severally for all obligations of the partnership unless agreed by the claimant. Profits are taxed as personal income for the partners. To register a GP at the state level, a Statement of Partnershi...
An LLP is a partnership that engages in the practice of public accountancy, the practice of law, the practice of architecture, the practice of engineering or the practice of land surveying, or provides services or facilities to a California registered LLP that practices public accountancy or law, or to a foreign LLP. An LLP is required to maintain ...
A sole proprietorship is set up to allow an individual to own and operate a business. A sole proprietor has total control, receives all profits from and is responsible for taxes and liabilities of the business. If a sole proprietorship is formed with a name other than the individual’s name (example: John Smiths Fishing Shop), a Fictitious Business ...
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Jul 17, 2023 · California’s FTB scrutinizes Limited Liability Companies (LLC) that it suspects of transacting intrastate business in California for compliance audit because an LLC is more likely to be an informally operated out-of-state company that may be unaware of its non-compliance.
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1. Professional Corporation Eligibility: In California, not all licensed professionals are eligible to form a professional corporation. To qualify for the formation of a PC, certain criteria must be met. The primary eligibility requirements include: a.
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