Incorporate in California

As the largest economy in the US, California is home to just over 3 million businesses. Corporation entity structure is designed for business that dreams big.

Just $49 + $105 State Fee

Create Corporation in CA

Benefits of a California Corporation

Why choose Corporation vs LLC for new business in California?

Limited Liability Protection

Limited Liability Protection

LLCs are treated as a separate legal entity, giving members limited liability protection of their personal assets.

Fluid Ownership

Fluid Ownership

The shareholders own stock in the company and vote for a board of directors to oversee the business.

Raise Capital

Raise Capital

Corporations can raise unlimited amounts of money through the sale of common or preferred stock.

Perpetual Existance

Perpetual Existence

Corporations live on in perpetuity – unless the shareholders vote to dissolve the company.

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Corporation Requirements in CA

What to expect when filing Certificate of Incorporation in California.

Certificate of Incorporation

Certificate of Incorporation is the document that must be filed with filed with Secretary of State Business Entities Filings to form your Corporation. Filenow helps you prepare this document along with necessary paperwork.

Corporation Name

Name of your Corporation in California must contain words “Corporation” “Incorporated” “Limited” or the abbreviations “Corp.”, “Inc.” or “Ltd.”

Statement of Information

Statement of information form must be filed with CA Secretary of State within the first 90 days of registering your Corporation.

California State Fees

Filenow will collect and pay Certificate of Incorporation State Fee on your behalf directly to the California Secretary of State.

Service Filing Times State Fee
Certificate of Incorporation 14-30 Days $105
Statement of Information 5+ Days $75