A guide to forming an LLC in California
I. Check for name availability
II. Reserve selected name
III. File a California LLC Articles of Organization form
IV. File Statement of Information within 90 days after filing Articles of Organization
V. Get an EIN
VI. Create an LLC Operation Agreement
Sample 1
Sample 2
VII. Issue or Transfer membership interest in LLC
VIII. Obtain a business license or permit
IX. Obtain a Sellers Permit
LLC Tax
X. Pay your LLC Franchise Tax
XI. Elect to have you LLC taxed as an S corp.(Form 2553)
XII. Elect to have your LLC taxed as a C corp. (Form 8832)
LLC Miscellaneous
XIII. Make amendments to your LLC
XIV. Register as a Foreign LLC in California
XV. Dissolve your LLC
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