California Incorporation & Registered Agent |
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Set up California Corporation $189.00 only
The total price includes:
- $100 - California State Initial Filing fee
- $89 - Checking name availability, preparing CA state-approved Articles of incorporation, filing Articles with state, sending Articles to you.
- Reminders for filing annual reports through INCCONTACT
- Free forms for bylaws, minutes of meetings of directors and shareholders, Stock Certificates
- Free initial meeting of directors and shareholders.
- Free Credit Builder.
- Free online copies of important documents.
- See sample of California Articles
How long does it take to incorporate in California?
California regular filing time takes approximately 6 weeks. Expedite filing about 2 weeks.
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Once your company is set up, you will need:
- Tax ID (EIN) - free over the Internet or phone.
- File California Statement of Information (Initial List) - report names of officers or member/managers that must be filed with the California Secretary of State within 90 days after filing original articles, and every year thereafter in the applicable filing period.
- Read our What's Next instructions for detailed info about steps to be taken once your company is set up.
- Yearly requirements for CA companies:
Annual list (Statement of Information) has to be filed yeach year.
Franchise Tax. Every California company is subject to an additional Franchise Tax that is $800 per year. Visit our FAQ for more details.
California Registered Agent $89 per year. If you pre-pay we give you additional years for only $40.
Need help?
"We do California incorporations right… quickly and professionally. This is a quick easy process.
But we know it's a new experience for some. Call us if you have any questions."
Natasha Waite, Office Manager
Phone: 888-284-3821
Compare our low prices with competition:
| Company | California Corporation Cost |
|---|---|
| EastBiz.com, Inc. (www.IncParadise.com) | $189. Including shareholders, directors forms and shares. |
| Companies Incorporated | $214 |
| Laughlin Associates | $624 |
| Business Filings Incorporated | $245 |
| Legal Zoom | $219 |
| Active Filings | $269 |
| My Incorporation.com | $233 |
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