What do I have to do to set up a corporation in California?

Answer by  hosneymaruf (182)

To set up a corporation in California you need to take some steps like choosing the city location, desired location's business cost, choosing business entity, getting a business license, setting up a bank account, finding an accountant(for avoiding lack of bookkeeping), finding advertising space like internet, staying current on your California Tax Laws and setting up a web site.

Answer by  TChapman (110)

California requires all corporations to file the necessary documents and pay its fees in order to be considered a legal entity. Filing information is available at the Secretary of State.

Answer by  boy (177)

Articles of Incorporation are filed with the Secretary of State. Corporate kits are available and attorneys will help. Choose a name not already in use and pay the filing fee.

Answer by  anon88 (166)

The first step is to contact the California Secretary of State, corporate division. Someone in that office can give you the website for the necessary filing forms. Corporations typically have more legal requirements than a single member LLC, for instance. Depending on the size of the proposed corporation, you may choose to engage legal counsel rather than risking errors.