Non-Profit Incorporation Process State of California $725 - More if Multiple States

Incorporation Process State of California and IRS Below is an itemized breakdown of the process for a newly formed corporation and the steps need to be followed in order to make sure your company follows IRS statutes.

 1. File Articles of Organization with Secretary of State 

 2. Adopt Bi Laws/Operation Agreement & Issue Stock Certificates.

 3. File Statement of Information with Secretary of State.  

 4. Register for EIN with IRS. 

 5. File for Business License with the City of Business operations.

 6. DUN & Bradstreet registration for DUNS # and Credit ID.

 7. Open Company Bank Accounts and establish trade lines of credit.

 8. Register with EDD for employer ID state of CA.

 9. BOE for any needed seller and resale certificated if selling products.

10.   Register with the California Attorney General.

11.   Complete and file the FTB 199 form and obtain accreditation as required.

12.   Register with the System for Award Management (SAM) if applicable.

LLC and Corporations Setup

Below is an itemized break down of the process for a newly formed LLC and the steps needed under IRS and FTB rules. 

1. File the Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State.
2. Adopt Bylaws/Operating Agreement and issue stock certificates as required.
3. File the Statement of Information with the Secretary of State.
4. Register for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) with the IRS.
5. Obtain a Business License from the City where the business operates.
6. Register with Dun & Bradstreet to obtain a DUNS number and Credit ID.
7. Open Company Bank Accounts and establish trade lines of credit.
8. Register with the Employment Development Department (EDD) for a state of CA employer ID.
9. Obtain any necessary seller and resale certificates from the Board of Equalization (BOE) if selling products.