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California and Other States Incorporation Frequently Asked Questions

Incorporation Questions What does the California and other states package include? Compare California and other states Business Entities How long does it take to incorporate in California for  a non expedited C corporation? Benefits of the Californian C corporation How long does it take to incorporate an expedited C corporation in California? Back to Top General  Incorporation Information I am an one person corporation, can I incorporate? Should I incorporate in Nevada, or Delaware? What is a California Authorized agent? Do I have to pay California State Franchise Minimum Tax each year? Do I Need a California Corporate Seal? All the required document you need to file and run your corporation. Here's what is  included in the  Package: Business name search for availability Articles of Incorporation -  prepare and file with the state (requires 15-30  business days to form but normally you get certificate in 5-10 business days). E X P E D I T E    S E R V I C E  (Click Here) Attorney review of documents (note, however, we don't provide legal advice nor your purchase includes attorney legal advice) Customized corporate bylaws ( we don't give you blank documents - we complete all corporate documents) Blank common stock certificates for each stockholder (up to 10) Action by Written Consent of the Incorporator Prepare Unanimous Written Consent in place of the First Meeting of the Board of Directors Stock Transfer Ledger Minutes for Meetings of the Board of Directors Minutes of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders Medical Expense Plan clause in bylaws Corporation Package includes ALL required corporate documents  and  you can order corporation bundles with  ALL required Licenses and tax ids  to run your corporation Legal Note:  All Corporations and LLCs are legally required to  have a Federal tax id AND a Business license. Click Here for Fees    I am one person corporation, can I incorporate? Absolutely.  You can be the shareholder, director and the officers of the corporation: president, secretary, and treasurer ( financial officer) Back to Top Should I form a Nevada Or Delaware Corporation ? Read some of my articles.  In general,     In general,    If you are not a big business, it does not pay to form a foreign corporation.   The fees you incur for an agent for service of process, and the taxes and fees to qualify in California come to more than your save in the end.  In addition, if you have a retail business in California, you need a California Corporation.  If you live in California, it is better to incorporate in California.  The  exceptions are if your corporation is in a state subject to state corporation taxes. In such a case, you may want to use a Nevada corporation to be a type of supplier to your current corporation.  In this scenario, your Nevada corporation makes the profit and does not pay state taxes. If you are actually out of state and  a small percentage of your  business are conducted in California. Back to Top Do I have to pay Minimum Tax each year in CA? The first year of incorporation, there is no minimum tax.  The second year, on the other hand, you must pay a minimum of $800 per year for corporation taxes - whether or not your you have a profit.  Note: LLC must pay the fee each year.  There is no free first year. No!  It is just an antiquated way of signing your name.   Just sign as you would sign a  check.