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Articles of Incorporation
File the Articles of Incorporation to legally form a California nonprofit corporation.
Articles of Incorporation
File the Articles of Incorporation to legally form a C corporation in California.
Articles of Incorporation
File Articles of Incorporation to legally form your S Corporation in California.
Articles of Organization
File Articles of Organization to legally form an LLC in California.
Articles of Organization (Professional Limited Liability Company)
File the Articles of Organization (Form LLC-1) with the California Secretary of State to form your Professional Limited Liability Company.
California Articles of Incorporation
Official Articles of Incorporation for California domestic stock corporations. Submitted to the California Secretary of State.
California Articles of Organization
Official California Articles of Organization (Form LLC-1) submitted to the California Secretary of State to register a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC).
Certificate of Limited Partnership
File the Certificate of Limited Partnership (Form LP-1) to officially register your limited partnership in California.
Registration of Limited Liability Partnership
Use Form LP-1 to register a limited liability partnership with the California Secretary of State.
Statement of Partnership Authority
File the Statement of Partnership Authority to officially document the rights and responsibilities of partners under California law.
Tax Registration
1 FormsState Forms
California Franchise Tax
California Corporate Franchise or Income Tax Return. Used to report franchise tax and corporate income tax for businesses in California.
Annual Reports & Renewals
1 FormsState Forms
California Statement of Information
Required filing to update corporate records, addresses, and agent information with the California Secretary of State. LLCs must file biennially (every 2 years), while Corporations must file annually.
Dissolution & Closure
10 FormsState Forms
California Certificate of Dissolution
Official California Certificate of Dissolution (Form LLC-3) filed with the California Secretary of State to formally dissolve a California LLC. Must be accompanied by a Certificate of Cancellation (LLC-4/7) once winding up is complete.
Certificate of Cancellation
Certificate of Cancellation (Form LP-4) to dissolve your California limited partnership.
Certificate of Dissolution
File a Certificate of Dissolution to legally dissolve your California nonprofit corporation.
Certificate of Dissolution
File a Certificate of Dissolution to formally dissolve your California C corporation.
Certificate of Dissolution
Certificate of Dissolution to formally dissolve your California S Corporation.
Certificate of Dissolution
Form to dissolve an LLC and terminate the business entity in California.
Certificate of Dissolution
File the Certificate of Dissolution (Form LLC-3) to formally dissolve your California PLLC.
Certificate of Dissolution
File the Certificate of Dissolution to officially dissolve your partnership in California.
Certificate of Termination of LLP
Use Form LLP-4 to dissolve your limited liability partnership.
Fictitious Business Name Cancellation
Cancel your Fictitious Business Name Statement when closing your DBA.
State Forms
50 FormsState Forms
California Certificate of Dissolution
Official California Certificate of Dissolution (Form LLC-3) filed with the California Secretary of State to formally dissolve a California LLC. Must be accompanied by a Certificate of Cancellation (LLC-4/7) once winding up is complete.
Certificate of Cancellation
Certificate of Cancellation (Form LP-4) to dissolve your California limited partnership.
Certificate of Dissolution
File a Certificate of Dissolution to legally dissolve your California nonprofit corporation.
Certificate of Dissolution
File a Certificate of Dissolution to formally dissolve your California C corporation.
Certificate of Dissolution
Certificate of Dissolution to formally dissolve your California S Corporation.
Certificate of Dissolution
Form to dissolve an LLC and terminate the business entity in California.
Certificate of Dissolution
File the Certificate of Dissolution (Form LLC-3) to formally dissolve your California PLLC.
Certificate of Dissolution
File the Certificate of Dissolution to officially dissolve your partnership in California.
Certificate of Termination of LLP
Use Form LLP-4 to dissolve your limited liability partnership.
Fictitious Business Name Cancellation
Cancel your Fictitious Business Name Statement when closing your DBA.
California Franchise Tax
California Corporate Franchise or Income Tax Return. Used to report franchise tax and corporate income tax for businesses in California.
Articles of Incorporation
File the Articles of Incorporation to legally form a California nonprofit corporation.
Articles of Incorporation
File the Articles of Incorporation to legally form a C corporation in California.
Articles of Incorporation
File Articles of Incorporation to legally form your S Corporation in California.
Articles of Organization
File Articles of Organization to legally form an LLC in California.
Articles of Organization (Professional Limited Liability Company)
File the Articles of Organization (Form LLC-1) with the California Secretary of State to form your Professional Limited Liability Company.
California Articles of Incorporation
Official Articles of Incorporation for California domestic stock corporations. Submitted to the California Secretary of State.
California Articles of Organization
Official California Articles of Organization (Form LLC-1) submitted to the California Secretary of State to register a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC).
Certificate of Limited Partnership
File the Certificate of Limited Partnership (Form LP-1) to officially register your limited partnership in California.
Registration of Limited Liability Partnership
Use Form LP-1 to register a limited liability partnership with the California Secretary of State.
Statement of Partnership Authority
File the Statement of Partnership Authority to officially document the rights and responsibilities of partners under California law.
California Statement of Information
Required filing to update corporate records, addresses, and agent information with the California Secretary of State. LLCs must file biennially (every 2 years), while Corporations must file annually.
501(c)(3) Tax Exemption Application
Register for federal tax-exempt status by filing IRS Form 1023 for 501(c)(3) organizations.
Amendment to Articles of Incorporation
Amend your nonprofit's Articles of Incorporation to change its name, purpose, or other provisions.
Amendment to Partnership Agreement
File an amendment to your partnership agreement to reflect changes in structure, partners, or terms.
Amendment to Registration of LLP
Use Form LLP-3 to amend your LLP's registration details.
Annual LLC Tax Voucher (Form 3522)
Annual LLC Tax Voucher (Form 3522) to pay your California LLC annual tax and fee.
Certificate of Amendment
Certificate of Amendment (Form LP-3) to make changes to your limited partnership's registration in California.
Certificate of Amendment
File a Certificate of Amendment to change your C corporation’s articles.
Certificate of Amendment
Certificate of Amendment to modify the Articles of Incorporation of your S Corporation.
Certificate of Amendment
Amend your LLC's Articles of Organization to update business details.
Certificate of Amendment (LLC)
Certificate of Amendment (Form LLC-2) to update or change the Articles of Organization for your California PLLC.
Fictitious Business Name Amendment
Amend the details on your Fictitious Business Name Statement.
Fictitious Business Name Renewal
Renew your Fictitious Business Name Statement every five years to maintain your DBA registration.
Fictitious Business Name Statement
File a Fictitious Business Name Statement with the county clerk to register your DBA in California.
Franchise Tax Registration
Register your partnership for California franchise tax purposes with the Franchise Tax Board.
Limited Partnership Tax Registration
Register your limited partnership with the California Franchise Tax Board for state tax compliance.
Register for State Tax
Register for California LLC state taxes and fulfill annual franchise requirements.
Registration Form for Employer Account
Register your LLP for California payroll and employment taxes.
S Corporation Franchise or Income Tax Return
File Form 100S to report income, deductions, and credits for California S Corporations.
Seller's Permit Application
Apply for a seller's permit with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to legally sell goods.
Statement of Change of Registered Information
Update your partnership's registered information on file with the California Secretary of State.
Statement of Information
Biennial Statement of Information (Form LP-2) to maintain active status of your California limited partnership.
Statement of Information
Nonprofit corporations must file a Biennial Statement of Information every two years with the California Secretary of State.
Statement of Information
Biennial Statement of Information required to maintain active status of your C corporation.
Statement of Information
Annual Statement of Information filing required for California S Corporations.
Statement of Information
Biennial report to update LLC information with the California Secretary of State.
Statement of Information (Biennial) for PLLC
Biennial Statement of Information (Form LLC-12) required to maintain your California PLLC in good standing.
Statement of Information (LLP)
File the biennial Statement of Information to keep your LLP in good standing.
Tax Registration
Register your C corporation for state and local taxes in California.
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