California Incorporation & Registered Agent |
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CALIFORNIA CORP. TOTAL:
$89 + State fee
$89 incorporation fee includes filing Articles, forms for
shareholders,
directors meetings and stock certificates. Total cost only: $189.00
THE TOTAL PRICE INCLUDES:
•$100 - California State Initial Filing fee•Checking name availability, preparing CA state-approved Articles of incorporation, filing Articles with state, sending Articles to you - $89.
•Free forms for bylaws, minutes of meetings of directors and shareholders, Stock Certificates
•Reminders for filing annual reports through INCCONTACT
•See sample of California Articles
quick easy process.
But we know it's a new experience for some. Call us if you have any
questions."
Phone: 888-284-3821

How long does it take to incorporate in California?
California regular filing time takes approximately 6 weeks. Expedite filing about 2 weeks.
Set up Corporation (INC) now - Set up Limited-Liability Co. (LLC) now
Compare our
low prices with the competition:
| Company | California Corporation Cost |
| EastBiz.com, Inc. (www.IncParadise.com) | $189. Including shareholders, directors forms and shares. |
| Companies Incorporated | $214 |
| Laughlin Associates | $624 |
| Business Filings Incorporated | $245 |
| Legal Zoom | $219 |
| Active Filings | $269 |
| My Incorporation.com | $233 |
Once your company is set up, you will need:
1. Tax ID (EIN)
- free over the Internet or phone.
2. File California Statement of Information (Initial List) - report names of officers or member/managers that must be filed with the California Secretary of State within 90 days after filing original articles,
and every year thereafter in the applicable filing period.
3. Read our What's Next instructions for detailed info about steps to be taken once your company is set up.
Yearly requirements for CA companies:
- Annual list (Statement of Information) has to be filed yeach year.
- Franchise Tax. Every California company is subject to an additional Franchise Tax that is $800 per year. Visit our FAQ for more details.
- California Registered Agent $89 per year. If you pre-pay we give you additional years for only $40.

