Does a California LLC that elects to be taxed as an S corp owe the separate LLC annual tax of $800 or just the 1.5% net tax?

Every LLC must pay the $800 annual franchise tax.

Can i legally register an LLC with 50% ownership but only 25% voting rights?

1. When the LLC is formed, the Secretary of State does not request information about how voting rights or economic rights are or will be...

Apple won’t give me a refund for double charging me for purchases of television shows. How can I get a refund?

This is the type of matter for which small claims court was designed.

I signed a non compete clause when I sold my business, is it still in effect if the company was then sold again?

A lawyer would have to examine the entire agreement to render an opinion. That said, sale of a company to a new owner typically does not result...

It is a bad idea to commit fraud in an attempt to catch a fraudster (or do anything else).

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"Who to serve if business is not found on CA Secretary of State website?"

You can try finding a record for (a) a business license in the relevant city or (b) a fictitious business name in the relevant county.

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I am suing someone in the small claims court. Do I need to send my demand letter by certified mail and get a receipt signature?

You have noted, correctly, that small claims court rules (generally) require making a demand of the defendant. Quoting from the page at the link...

Is giving data illegal? What sort of laws may this break?

I agree with my colleagues: A lawyer would need to analyze the relevant agreement and facts to render an opinion.

The main point of my question is I received a Civil Demand letter demanding $300. Do I need to pay it?

This type of question comes up frequently on Avvo. The consensus answer: Ignore the letter. The firm sending the letter counts on some...

The answer to your title question is "probably not". If you do not pay, the loan company will do its best to collect the amount owed from you.