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California is the 31st of the United States of America. The East of the state is the state of Nevada and Arizona, the West is the Pacific Ocean, the North is the state of Oregon, and the South is the Mexican state of Baja California.
Thus, is sought after by worldwide businesses but not many businesses are able to enter this lucrative market due to the complication of different regulations among different states of the USA; and the procedures to enter the US market.
The economy of California is the largest of any states in the United States, contributing $3.2 trillion gross state product in 2019. California would be the 5th largest economy in the world if the state stands alone as a country.
The economy of California is varied with many sectors from finance, business services, to government and manufacturing. Most of the economic activity is concentrated in coastal cities such as Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego. These cities act as significant trade hubs to and from the United States.
| California Limited Liability Company (LLC) | California Corporation (C- Corp and S-Corp) | |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Tax Rate | The corporations need to file a Statement of Information annually during the first 6 month period ending on the last day of the anniversary month of the incorporation. The Annual Franchise Tax is US$ 800 for minimum and the due date will be 15th of the third month after the close of the year. However, the LLC companies are exempt from this tax for the first year. Federal tax identification number (EIN): If the company has employees, EIN is required. Moreover, it is necessary to open a business bank account in California. | |
| Company Name | The name of each limited liability company as set forth in its certificate of formation: Shall contain the words "Limited Liability Company" or the abbreviation "L.L.C." or the designation "LLC". May contain the name of a member or manager. | The name of company formation in California must end with “Incorporated,” “Corporation,” “Company,” or an abbreviation of like import from other languages. If the business owner wants to use the words “Bank,” “Banc,” “Trust” or “Trustee,” he should have approval from the Superintendent of Bank. |
| Board of Directors | At least one person for a manager/member for LLC. California does not require a minimum age or residency for managers/members. Need to state the number of managers that will constitute the corporation’s board of directors to the government. | A corporation must have at least three directors, unless there are less than three shareholders. In that case, the number of directors may be equal to or greater than the number of shareholders |
| Other requirement | California LLCs are required to appoint a registered agent (called an “agent for service of process” in California) to accept legal mail on behalf of your business. The business owner will need to have his registered agent’s information ready to go before he completes his formation documents. A California registered agent must:
| Officers: The Articles of Incorporation does not record names and addresses. Stock: the information about authorized shares and the number of shares or par value will be listed in the Certificate of Incorporation Registered Agent: The LLC must have a physical address in California to receive legal and tax documents for the business. |
One IBC Group will consult you on the suitable type of company with three proposed names that matches your business activity and needs
All documents requirements about information of the Manager, Member(s), and the share ratio.
Several payment methods are available to the client:
After the application process is completed and successful, we will send you the notification of the result via email. Furthermore, the physical copy of the company kit will also be sent to your provided address via postal mail (DHL/ TNT/ FedEx).
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US$ 690
| Limited Liability Company (LLC) | From US$ 690 | |
| Corporation (C- Corp and S-Corp) | From US$ 790 |
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Type of Business Entity | Limited Liability Company (LLC) |
| Corporate Income Tax | 8.84% |
| British Based Legal System | No |
| Double Tax Treaty Access | No |
| Incorporation Time Frame (Approx., days) | 2 - 3 working days |
| Corporate Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Number of Shareholders | 1 |
| Minimum Number of Directors | 1 |
| Corporate Directors Permitted | Yes |
| Standard Authorized Capital/Shares | N/A |
| Local Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Registered Office/ Registered Agent | Yes |
| Company Secretary | Yes |
| Local Meetings | No |
| Local Directors / Shareholders | No |
| Publicly Accessible Records | Yes |
| Annual Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Annual Return | Yes |
| Audited Accounts | Yes |
| Incorporation Fees | |
|---|---|
| Our Service Fee (1st year) | US$ 690.00 |
| Government fee & Service charged | US$ 450.00 |
| Annual Renewal Fees | |
|---|---|
| Our Service Fee (year 2+) | US$ 590.00 |
| Government fee & Service charged | US$ 450.00 |
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Type of Business Entity | Corporation (C-Corp or S-Corp) |
| Corporate Income Tax | 8.84% |
| British Based Legal System | No |
| Double Tax Treaty Access | No |
| Incorporation Time Frame (Approx., days) | 2 - 3 working days |
| Corporate Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Number of Shareholders | 1 |
| Minimum Number of Directors | 1 |
| Corporate Directors Permitted | Yes |
| Standard Authorized Capital/Shares | N/A |
| Local Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Registered Office/ Registered Agent | Yes |
| Company Secretary | Yes |
| Local Meetings | No |
| Local Directors / Shareholders | No |
| Publicly Accessible Records | Yes |
| Annual Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Annual Return | Yes |
| Audited Accounts | Yes |
| Incorporation Fees | |
|---|---|
| Our Service Fee (1st year) | US$ 790.00 |
| Government fee & Service charged | US$ 550.00 |
| Annual Renewal Fees | |
|---|---|
| Our Service Fee (year 2+) | US$ 690.00 |
| Government fee & Service charged | US$ 550.00 |
| Services and Documents Provided | Status |
|---|---|
| Agent Fee |  |
| Name Check | |
| Preparation of Articles | |
| Same-day Electronic Filing | |
| Certificate of Formation | |
| Digital Copy of Documents | |
| Digital Corporate Seal | |
| Lifetime Customer Support | |
| One Complete Year (12 Full Months) of California Registered Agent Service | |
| Certificate of Incorporation | Status |
|---|---|
| Submission of all documents to the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and attending to any clarifications on the structure and applications required. | |
| Submission of application to the Registrar of Companies | |
To incorporate a California company, the clients is required to pay the Government Fee, US$ 450, including
| Services and Documents Provided | Status |
|---|---|
| Agent Fee | |
| Name Check | |
| Preparation of Articles | |
| Same-day Electronic Filing | |
| Certificate of Formation | |
| Digital Copy of Documents | |
| Digital Corporate Seal | |
| Lifetime Customer Support | |
| One Complete Year (12 Full Months) of California Registered Agent Service | |
| Certificate of Incorporation | Status |
|---|---|
| Submission of all documents to the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and attending to any clarifications on the structure and applications required. | |
| Submission of application to the Registrar of Companies | |
To incorporate a California company, the clients is required to pay the Government Fee, US$ 550, including
| Description | QR Code | Download |
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| Application for Limited Company PDF | 1.41 MB | Updated time: 06 May, 2024, 16:50 (UTC+08:00) Application form for Limited Company processing |  |  |
| Application Formation Form LLP LLC PDF | 2.00 MB | Updated time: 06 May, 2024, 16:57 (UTC+08:00) Application Formation Form LLP LLC |  | |
| Description | QR Code | Download |
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| Business Plan Form PDF | 654.81 kB | Updated time: 06 May, 2024, 16:59 (UTC+08:00) Business Plan Form for Company Incorporation |  | |
| Description | QR Code | Download |
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| California (C-Corp or S-Corp) Rate card PDF | 573.40 kB | Updated time: 31 Dec, 2020, 11:33 (UTC+08:00) Basic Features and Standard Price for California (C-Corp or S-Corp) |  | |
| California LLC Rate card PDF | 571.76 kB | Updated time: 31 Dec, 2020, 11:33 (UTC+08:00) Basic Features and Standard Price for California LLC |  | |
| Description | QR Code | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Company Profile PDF | 3.31 MB | Updated time: 30 Sep, 2024, 12:46 (UTC+08:00) Discover our company profile to gain a deeper understanding of who we are |  | |
| Description | QR Code | Download |
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A foreign corporation in California is simply a corporation that was established outside of California but has registered with the California Secretary of State to do business in California. To register a foreign corporation in California, you’ll need to appoint a California registered agent and file the correct form.
Yes. Any foreign business in California is required to appoint and maintain a registered agent. The registered agent must have a physical street address in California, keep regular business hours, and agree to accept legal mail on behalf of your corporation.
Registered Agents have a significant role in shaping the company's business in California, they will consult you in tax planning and legal matters, this may relate to supporting, maintaining and advising your company from time to time and dealing with matters during the lifetime of business. A foreign corporation in California must choose the best agent to serve and contribute to the growth of business.
Registering a business in California is the first step of structuring your business towards success. Successful businesses are built through careful planning. A company registered in California would be beneficial in many ways, especially for small businesses in California:
Create a business plan.Start by doing market research and write a business plan including: marketing, finance, product or service then choose the most suitable company structure.
Choose a location. When starting a small business in California, picking the right location is very important because each city/county has different laws and regulations.
Get an Employer Identification Number (EIN). The company cannot open a bank account or file for tax without an EIN. One IBC® service covers both EIN and also Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).
Apply for licenses. Company needs proper licenses to operate and many banks will ask for this during the application process. Consult One IBC® licensing service for a full guidance on which type and how to apply.
Open a bank account. OneIBC has a list of available worldwide banking partners ready to help any customer who wants to start a company in California.
Make a business plan. To start a company in California, it is not required but a proper plan will be of help later on. Banks and Investors will also want to read this plan when assessing the company.
File Article of Corporation. This is the legal paper to register for a company in California. It includes basic information of the business and its board of directors and should be submitted to the Secretary of State.
Submit Statement of Information. This has to be done within 90 days of the Article of Corporation.
Apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN). One IBC® service assists with EIN and also helps with Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).
Apply for Licenses and Permits. Consult with One IBC® to know which one is needed and how to apply correctly.
Open a Bank Account. The business plan, incorporation documents and other papers that the bank wants have to be presented. Some banks also ask for a face to face interview during the application process.
Fulfilling non-urgent requirements. After starting a business in California, the company should draft a bylaw, hold a company meeting, get a lawyer, etc.
Name availability check. When determining name availability, names are checked only against names of like entities registered with the California Secretary of State. A name can be reserved for 60 days.
Name registration for foreign company. If a name is available for registration, businesses can register the corporate name with the Secretary of State by filing form Foreign Name Registration to protect it for further use. The registration is effective until the close of the calendar year in which the application for registration is filed.
Renew the name for your foreign business in California. A corporation may renew its name registration by filing a new form between October 1 and December 31 of each year. The renewal, when filed, extends the registration for the following calendar year.
Obtain a certificate by an authorized public official of the state or place of incorporation. To the effect that the corporation is an existing corporation in good standing in that state or place, must be attached to the Registration of Corporate Name by Foreign Corporation form by the time of filing with the California Secretary of State.
The numbers below are for reference and only at state level
The numbers below are for reference and only at state level
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