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The document outlines updated legal requirements for business entity filings in California as of January 1, 2013. Key changes include the necessity for business entities to provide both street and mailing addresses, specific address requirements for agents of service, and new procedures for future file date requests and copy requests. Additionally, it details the process for forming a close corporation, including associated fees and compliance with state tax obligations.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the arts cl ca form in the editor.
Begin by entering the proposed corporation name in the designated field. Ensure it includes 'corporation,' 'incorporated,' or 'limited.'
In the Corporate Purpose section, describe the lawful activities your corporation will engage in, avoiding restricted businesses.
List an individual or a corporate agent as your agent for service of process. Include their California street address, ensuring no P.O. Box is used.
Provide the initial street and mailing addresses of your corporation, again avoiding P.O. Boxes.
Indicate the total number of shares authorized for issuance and ensure compliance with relevant securities laws.
Specify the maximum number of shareholders, which must not exceed 35 for a close corporation.
Finally, sign and print your name as incorporator at the bottom of the form before submission.

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How to check LLC status in California?

To form a corporation in California, Articles of Incorporation must be filed with the California Secretary of States office. Forms for the most common types of Articles of Incorporation are available on our Forms, Samples and Fees webpage. You may use the form or prepare your own statutorily compliant document.

How do I check the status of my LLC?

To check an LLCs status, you will need to contact the Secretary of State office in the state where its registered. Most states provide online business entity databases to look up status and download Certificates of Good Standing.

What forms do I need to file for LLC in California?

The status of the LLC can be checked online on the Secretary of States Business Search at BusinessSearch.sos.ca.gov. See the FTB Suspension/Forfeiture section below for information about resolving an FTB suspended/forfeited status.

How do I find out if an LLC is active in California?

Certificates of Status (Online) - certificates of status are available within minutes online at bizfileOnline.sos.ca.gov. Certificate of Status certifies to the current status of an entity (e.g., active/good standing, suspended, dissolved, cancelled, etc.)

Can I look up LLC owners?

Some states, such as California, only publish limited information about LLCs online to protect the privacy of LLC owners. For those states, you can only get this information through a formal request.