Need Help?
Are you interested in speaking to an attorney or finding out how the Erlich Law Firm can assist you?
Please complete our brief questionnaire and someone will contact you within two business days.
Or, call us at 415.296.8420.
Small Business
Search a list of California agencies responsible for business registrations including corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships.
Web Link
Starting a Business
A step-by-step guide for starting a business in California; available in English or Spanish.
Business Law.gov
Home page, operated by the U.S. Small Business Administration, with links to legal and regulatory information, and plain English guides for starting a business, handling finances, managing employees, and other topics.
Small Business Portal
Links to topics such as starting a business, franchise advice, financing, and home-based businesses
California Secretary of State: California Business Portal
Home page.
Corporations
Corporations main page with links to filing tips to meet statutory minimum requirements, name availability, FAQs, and more.
Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
LLC main page with links to forms and fees, name availability, FAQs, and more.
Limited Partnerships
Limited partnerships main page with links to forms and fees, name availability, FAQs, and more.
General Partnerships
General partnerships main page with links to forms and fees, name availability, FAQs, and more.
Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs)
Limited liability partnership main page with links to forms and fees, name availability, FAQs, and more.
Miscellaneous Filings
Links to filing requirements for unincorporated common interest development associations, unincorporated associations, unincorporated nonprofit associations, foreign lending institutions, and foreign partnerships.
California Business Search
Fill-in boxes to check records online for corporations, limited partnerships, and limited liability companies.
e-file Statement of Information
Fill-in boxes to file a Statement of Information for a corporation online.
California Department of Corporations, Securities Regulation Division
Access to forms, departmental publications, Commissioner releases, opinions and notices, franchising information, and other topics.