“California” – the state that welcomes everyone with open arms. Be it an aspiring entrepreneur or a professional artist, every person wishes to get the taste of ‘the Cali life’. You may have heard about the state as the place where the rich lives, with a sea of palatial houses with big swimming pools lined on every street, and with a welcoming air.
A perfect vacation spot, California is also the city where financial dreams come true. With its business-friendly policies and tax laws, it sees a great influx of businessmen who set up their businesses in the city. Starting a business in California is easy and devoid of any time-consuming bureaucratic hurdles.
Planning your business takes time and requires you to pay attention to every important detail, regardless of how small it is. Careful planning helps you ensure that your business is registered properly and that you have met all the legal requirements. For starting a business in California, you have to make sure that the following steps are carried out.
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1. Forming the LLC
Many business owners create a limited liability company as it has a more lenient tax structure than the other options. To form the company in California, the member(s) of the company will have to file Articles of Organization (Form LLC-1) with the California Secretary of State. Once the articles are approved, you will have to hold an Organizational Meeting where members will issue Member Certificates and sign on the company’s Operating Agreement.
2. Filing Fee
The fee for filing the Articles is $70.00 However, here is the thing: processing the documents through the state may take a while. To expedite services, the documents should be submitted in person. With an additional fee of $15, you can avail priority service and get the approval in a short time.
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3. File a DBA
DBA – also called ‘doing business as’ – is a distinct identity that your business has. If you are a convenience store owner, for example, you will have to choose a name that doesn’t match with your existing competitors. This also helps the state with tax purposes. The duplicity of the name will create confusion in the system.
4. Hire a Professional Registered Agent
Hiring a Registered Agent is optional, but here is how this step may help you. Many business owners list their business or home address on their Articles of Organization. The problem with this is that your location will become public. To prevent this from happening, many business owners seek out a Registered Agent. All important documents are sent to the latter’s address, who then forward it to your address. Also, this helps you to update your address in case you move. If your home or business address is listed in the Articles, you will have to go through a lengthy process to update your address. With a Registered Agent, you can simplify these things.
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Wrapping It Up
Starting a business in California is a breeze once you know what you are doing. Once you have registered your business and obtained a license, you are now free to conduct your business in a lawful manner in California. Just remember to stay in compliance and you’ll be good to go.
At BizCentral USA, our qualified consultants have extensive experience in document preparation for businesses. We can complete both state and federal documents for your organization and guarantee their approval.
Best of all, our rates are very competitive and we offer flexible payment methods as well as annual plans. Some key benefits of using us:
Affordable Pricing: Our services are priced to accommodate your businesses budget while still including all necessary items for your organization.
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Streamlined Process: We prepare your documents in a timely manner, allowing you to receive your services within 10-15 days after receiving all necessary documents.
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If you are interested in starting a business in California, please do not hesitate to contact our startup experts at 407-857-9002, or info@bizcentrausa.com.
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