Business Programs In California
About Business Programs The Business Programs Division, the largest division of the Secretary of State's office, supports California Businesses by registering and authenticating business entities and trademarks and enabling secured creditors to protect their financial interests.
Starting a Business When starting a new business, there are many important decisions to make and many rules and procedures that must be addressed. While there is no single source for all filing requirements, the following steps have been developed to assist you in starting your business. Step 1 It is helpful to begin with a business plan. Cbse School Codes List. A business plan is a blueprint of every aspect of your business. Sales, Marketing, Advertising, Promotion and Location are just some of the categories to consider when creating a plan. Go to the website to find a tutorial on how to create a business plan. Step 2 If you would like help deciding on a location for your business, contact the.
The California Business Investment Services unit provides tailored site selection services for businesses, real–estate executives, and site selection consultants. Step 3 Choose a business structure. Select a business entity type from the following list for a brief overview of the principal types of legal business structures available in California. Private legal and tax advisors should be consulted before making a determination as to the type of business entity to form. • • • • • • Step 4 Your next step will be to file your. Step 5 Most businesses require licenses or permits in order to operate.
Please click on each of the resources below to determine if your business requires any licenses or permits. • • Disclaimer: The information and links to various websites, including various non–governmental sites, are provided for your convenience. The information on this website is constantly updated, however, there may be omissions or additional requirements not represented here. This is unintentional and does not exempt any individual or institution from complying with the laws and regulations of the State of California and the federal government. Inclusion of links to other websites is not an endorsement of those sites by the California Secretary of State, the State of California or the federal government. • Online Services • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Resources • • • • FTB Nonprofit Dissolution • • • Customer Alerts • • •.
The Business Entities Section of the Secretary of State’s office processes filings, maintains records and provides information to the public relating to business entities (corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, general partnerships, limited liability partnerships and other business filings).