How to form an llc in california?

A California LLC is created by filing articles of organization with the California Secretary of State's office. Complete and file Articles of Organization, Form LLC-1. The articles of organization must include the following information: the LLC's name, its purpose, information on how it will be managed, its address, and the name ... read more

Every California and foreign LLC registered in California must file a Statement of Information, Form LLC-12, with the California Secretary of State within 90 days after filing their articles of organization (Form LLC-1). read more

If the limited liability company has more than one manager or member, enter name(s) and addresses of the additional managers or members on the Attachment to Statement of Information (Form LLC-12A) and submit Form LLC-12A together with Form LLC-12. read more

California requires all LLCs to file an initial Statement of Information (Form LLC-12) with the California Secretary of State within 90 days of forming your LLC. For LLCs the initial Statement of Information can be filed online, in-person, or by mail. read more