Requirements for Entities Registered with the California Secretary of State (SOS) File the appropriate dissolution, surrender, or cancellation forms with the SOS within 12 months of filing your final tax return. read more
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
California does not require that you obtain tax clearance before allowing you to file to dissolve to your corporation. However, as mentioned above, on your Certificate of Dissolution you must affirm that you have filed or will file a final franchise tax return for your corporation. read more
Voting to dissolve a corporation is one step of many in closing a California business, although it is an important step. The voting process requires a corporation to review its organizing documents, determine who will make the decision, and file documents with the state to certify the vote to dissolve the company. read more