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To form a corporation in California, Articles of Incorporation must be filed with the California Secretary of State’s office. Forms for the most common types of Articles of Incorporation are …

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Over 140 Business Filings, Name Reservations, and Orders for Certificates of Status and Certified Copies of Corporations, Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships available online.

There are several key steps to launching a business in the state of California. These steps will vary according to the type of business you intend to start and the county and city in which the …

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