Business Entities
We understand the process of establishing your business can sometimes be a bit much. This page includes some of the resources you need absolutely free of charge (On our end). Each link on this page leads directly to the Secretary of State of California's website for your convenience. With that being said, there are generally fees charged by the state that vary by individual situation. These fees have nothing to do with our company nor do we earn any commissions. This is a convenience we offer along with free assistance to help guide you through the process. If yo need assistance please call 209-910-7305 to speak with a representative.
The Secretary of State offers two options for submitting business entity filings depending on your entity and filing type.
1. File Online - Fastest Service
The business entity filings can be submitted directly online.
Over 140 Business Filings, Name Reservations, and Orders for Certificates of Status and Certified Copies of Corporations, Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships available online.
2. File by Mail or In Person
All business forms can be submitted by mail or in person. Locate the form that you would like to submit and follow the instructions. Information regarding our address and business hours can be found on the Contact Information - Business Entities webpage.
Locate Your Form
- Corporation - California (Domestic)
- Corporations - Foreign (Out-of-State or Out-of-Country)
- Statement of Information
- Limited Liability Companies - California (Domestic)
- Limited Liability Companies - Foreign (Out-of-State or Out-of-Country)
- Limited Liability Companies - Statement of Information
- Limited Partnership - California (Domestic)
- Limited Partnership - Foreign (Out-of-State of Out-of-Country)
- General Partnership
- Limited Liability Partnership
- Other Business Filings
- Business Records