California Filing
Form a business in California
We file every entity type directly with the California Secretary of State — LLC, Corporation, Nonprofit, and DBA. State fees and processing times are confirmed at checkout.
Start Your FilingChoose an entity type to file in California
California LLC
The most popular choice — liability protection with pass-through taxation.
Start filing →California Corporation
Best for raising capital, issuing stock, and going public.
Start filing →California S-Corporation
Tax savings on self-employment income for qualifying owners.
Start filing →California Nonprofit
501(c)(3) eligible — for charitable, educational, and religious organizations.
Start filing →What you get when filing in California
Direct state filing
We submit your paperwork directly to the California Secretary of State — no DIY forms.
Compliance built-in
Annual report reminders, registered agent, and state-specific compliance tasks tracked for you.
Expert support
U.S.-based filing experts available 7 days a week to answer state-specific questions.
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Most filings take only a few minutes to submit. Our team handles the paperwork.