How to Set Up an Entity in CA

California corporation search by Find-a-Company

The California Secretary of State is the primary custodian of Entity records and other corporate registrations. You can learn about a California Entity by searching the California Secretary of State search page. Businesses must be registered with the California Secretary of State.

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


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

When you locate the company you are looking for, you can find things like...

  • Name of Entity
  • State Entity Number
  • Company Status
  • Mailing Address
  • California Registered Agent
  • Registered Agent Address
  • Phone Number

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