State of California
Company Formation in California

About California

California remains one of our most popular states for incorporation and LLC formation. With the largest population in the United States, California has a thriving business community. Some of the largest U.S. companies, including Countrywide Financial and Apple, maintain their headquarters in California. This state also services many small businesses, particularly in major industries like entertainment, agriculture, and technology.

If you want to incorporate or form an LLC in California, we can help you form your new company with the California Secretary of State.

Incorporating LLC in California

Incorporation in California is a fairly easy process but the number of legal issues to consider can make the execution of each stage in the process extremely complex.

Every business owner should incorporate their business, since there are more advantages then drawbacks. Incorporating your company is certainly a good answer to protect yourself from those business lawsuits that come around so often. Another problem most of the California businessmen generally experience is ever-increasing taxes. The majority of new businesses seeking liability protection organize as corporations, but limited liability companies (LLCs) are gaining favor. Real estate companies and investment funds are more likely to form as LLCs or limited partnerships, than as corporations. Some other companies elect to become LLCs because the corporate governance is easier. The downside to LLC’s is that they are a rather new concept (sort of a hybrid between partnerships and corporations). Because of their relative newness sometimes the legal uncertainties involving them can be a serious disadvantage. We can help you decide the most appropriate legal structure for your business.