How to Set Up an Entity in CA
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The Secretary of State of California is the primary custodian of important state records such as business registrations. If a California Entity is incorporated, you can search for it on the California Secretary of State website to get more information. Businesses incorporated in California must be registered with the Secretary of State.
Another responsibility of the Secretary of State is to dissolve an Entity that is no longer active.
Here is what I use to find an up-to-date link to locate a California Entity: California Secretary of State
When you find the Entity, several pieces of information are typically available.
- Name
- Number
- Status of Entity
- Location
- California Agent of Service for Entity
- Registered Agent Mailing Address
- Entity Phone Number
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