[WSBARP] registration of foreign LLCs

[Kathleen Hopkins]

RCW 23.95.520 (part of the HUB Act) lists what activities do not constitute "doing business in WA" that would require a foreign registration with SOS. Part (j) lists "owning, without more, property."

FYI: Look at 23.95.505(1) for the requirement to register if you "do business."

Finally, although some of the activities might not require registration under 505 and 520, the client might still have DOR, licensing or local government registration requirements.

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Subject: [WSBARP] registration of foreign LLCs

Listmates, this is something I should probably know but have never researched it.  Does a foreign LLC ( formed in a different state) need to register in WA in order to hold title to real estate?   I know it must register to do business but not sure about holding property.  Thanks and have a great weekend.





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