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Small Business

Search a list of California agencies responsible for business registrations including corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships.

Web Link

  1. weblink.png Starting a Business
    A step-by-step guide for starting a business in California; available in English or Spanish.
  2. weblink.pngBusiness 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.
  3. weblink.pngSmall Business Portal
    Links to topics such as starting a business, franchise advice, financing, and home-based businesses
  4. weblink.png California Secretary of State: California Business Portal
    Home page.
  5. weblink.png Corporations
    Corporations main page with links to filing tips to meet statutory minimum requirements, name availability, FAQs, and more.
  6. weblink.png Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
    LLC main page with links to forms and fees, name availability, FAQs, and more.
  7. weblink.png  Limited Partnerships
    Limited partnerships main page with links to forms and fees, name availability, FAQs, and more.
  8. weblink.png General Partnerships
    General partnerships main page with links to forms and fees, name availability, FAQs, and more.
  9. weblink.png Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs)
    Limited liability partnership main page with links to forms and fees, name availability, FAQs, and more.
  10. weblink.png Miscellaneous Filings
    Links to filing requirements for unincorporated common interest development associations, unincorporated associations, unincorporated nonprofit associations, foreign lending institutions, and foreign partnerships.
  11. weblink.png California Business Search
    Fill-in boxes to check records online for corporations, limited partnerships, and limited liability companies.
  12. weblink.png e-file Statement of Information
    Fill-in boxes to file a Statement of Information for a corporation online.
  13. weblink.png California Department of Corporations, Securities Regulation Division
    Access to forms, departmental publications, Commissioner releases, opinions and notices, franchising information, and other topics.
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