How to Set Up an Entity in CA

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Once incorporated, a business needs to be registered with the California Secretary of State. The California Secretary of State is the primary custodian of important Entity records. You can find out more about an Entity registered in California by doing a search on the site of the California Secretary of State.

Dissolution is also handled by the Secretary of State.


Here's where I go to find the latest link to locate an Entity: California Secretary of State

After finding the Entity you're searching for, info about it is given. This usually includes:

  • Official Name of Entity
  • Entity Number in California
  • Standing
  • Physical Address in California
  • Agent of Service in California
  • Registered Agent Mailing Address
  • Telephone Contact

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