Organizational Tasks
- Select name. Check with Secretary of State on availability of name and reserve it with Secretary of State. See Corp C §201(c).
- Obtain approval, if necessary, from appropriate licensing board for use of fictitious business name.
- Prepare and file Articles of Incorporation(Secretary of State Form LLC-1) with the Secretary of State
- Prepare and execute the written operating agreement
- File a Statement of Information (Secretary of State Form LLC-12) with the Secretary of State
Federal Tax Registrations
- Obtain an FEIN from Internal Revenue Service
- File tax classification election (partnership or corporation) with the Internal Revenue Service
Registration to Do Business in California for Foreign Entities
- Statement and Designation by Foreign Corporation
- Registration of Foreign Limited Partnership (Form LP5)
- Application for Registration (Form LLC5)
Employment Development Department Registration
- Registration Form for Commercial Employers (EDD Form DE1)
- Registration Form for Agricultural Employers (EDD Form DE1 AG)
- Report of New Employee(s) for certain industries (EDD Form DE-34)
Immigration and Naturalization Service
- Employment Eligibility Verification (INS Form I9)
City Licenses and Registrations
- Various forms available from city business license office
- Seller’s Permit – If required, obtain a seller’s permit from the Board of Equalization – California Seller’s Permit Application—Individuals/Partnerships/Corporations/Organizations (Regular or Temporary): Form BOE-400-SPA
Other Taxes
- Application for Registration — Excise Taxes (Corporation/Limited Liability Company (LLC)/Organization: Form BOE-400-ETC
- California Excise Tax Permit Application for Individuals and Partnerships: Form BOE-400-ETI
- Application for Distributor’s Cigarette and Tobacco Products License: Form BOE-400-LD
- Application for Retailer’s Cigarette and Tobacco Products License: Form BOE-400-LR
- Application for Wholesaler’s Cigarette and Tobacco Products License: Form BOE-400-LW
- Fuel Tax Fee Account Number, License or Permit Application: Form BOE-400-FTA
- Registration for Motor Vehicle Tax (DMV)
- Special occupational tax (federal) (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau Form TTB F 5630.5d (alcohol) or Form TTB F 5630.5t (tobacco))
Securities Filings
- If required, file for registration, qualification, or exemption under the securities laws
State Lottery Seller
- Registration with state lottery
Involved in Construction, Reconstruction, Planning and Zoning
- Various forms available from local planning departments
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