Q: How do I establish a residential address if I don't have one and so-called "live" at my business address?
(update) I have had difficulty with the DMV and financial institutions for opening accounts, loans, credit, and insurance. I expect the IRS will not accept an address in a commercial zone as my personal residence. So far, when I have run into a problem, I have used my old residential address, but that will suffice only in the very short term. And I am still dealing with the DMV with a change of address.
I moved to a new area in Southern California to start a business. I lease office space in a Class A corporate building. I'm a workaholic and essentially live in my office. I sleep and shower here. I use their gym, locker room, and kitchen, so I do not rent an apartment or room in a house or otherwise have an address besides a post office box. How do I establish a "legal residential address" without renting something I won't use. I have no associates or friends who I would ask to use their residential address.
A: It would help to know for what purpose you need a residential address. You should be able to use your work address as a mailing address for most purposes. So, unless there is a specific reason you must have a separate address as your home, just use your work address. Obviously, this response would not apply if your lease prohibits you from living at your office or there are other factors not listed in your question that would impact the analysis. If any such factors apply, make an appointment with an attorney in your area to get specific advice tailored to your situation.
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