How to Set Up an Entity in CA

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To start an Entity in California, register it with the Secretary of State of California. You can find out about a California Entity at the California Secretary of State search page. The current Secretary of State of California holds responsibility for registering and keeping records on every business.

The Secretary of State also handles the dissolution of an Entity.


You can find an up-to-date link to the California Entity search page here: California Secretary of State

When you find the Entity, several pieces of information are typically available.

  • Official Name of Entity
  • State Entity Number
  • Status
  • Entity Address
  • California Registered Agent
  • Agent Contact Address
  • Phone Contact Number

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