Form an LLC in California
A Limited Liability Company (LLC) combines the tax flexibility of a partnership with the limited liability of a corporation. Our customers form LLCs more often than corporations, typically to protect their personal assets and avoid the "double taxation" of a corporation on shareholder dividends. Each member (owner) of an LLC reports their share of profit and loss in the company on their individual tax return.
Form Your California LLC online quickly and easily, or call 800-818-6082 (toll-free) or 302-636-5440 to speak with a Business Specialist.
5 Reasons to Form a California LLC:
- Protection from personal liability for business debts
- Perpetual existence, so the LLC continues even if an owner dies or leaves the business
- Pass-through taxation allows owners to report profit and loss on their individual tax returns
- Owners need not be U.S. citizens or permanent residents
- LLCs need not hold annual meetings or record meeting minutes (though we recommend it)
Get the Facts About California Filing Requirements:
- We can submit your LLC formation directly to the state without your signature.
- The state does not require a business address located in California.
- The state typically completes filings within 2-3 weeks.
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