How to close a corporation in california?

File the appropriate dissolution, surrender, or cancellation forms with the SOS within 12 months of filing your final tax return. To get the applicable forms, go to the SOS website at sos.ca.gov, and search for terminate entity, or call 916.657.5448. read more

Closing a Business Entity. When a business entity closes and no longer does business in California they must terminate their legal existence here by dissolving, surrendering, or canceling their business. For complete information, get FTB Publication 1038, Guide to Dissolve, Surrender, or Cancel a Business Entity. read more

The State of California Board of Equalization (BOE) must be notified when closing a business. Actions that must be taken when closing a business depend on the structure of the closing business; a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, S corporation, or a limited liability company (LLC). read more

If you’ve reached that point with your California corporation, you’ll need to take care of multiple tasks—including what is called dissolving and winding up your business. Dissolving the Corporation. Your corporation is registered with the State of California. read more