一個company行商要有合法的行商執照,這是最基本的legal basis. 沒有執照的行商便是違法,這也是State Secretary Office 要取締HOA的原因。違法所得的錢不該物歸原主嗎?
http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/question-how-do-i-serve-corporation-28243.html
it is not legal for the corporation to continue doing business in California without having an agent for service of process.