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• Should I form a California Limited Liability Company (LLC)?
• Forming your business in California: Differences Between C Corporations and S Corporations
• Steps to Forming a Corporation in California with MaxFilings
• Steps to Forming an LLC in California with MaxFilings
• How much does it cost to incorporate in California with MaxFilings?
• How much does it cost to form an LLC in California with MaxFilings?
• How long will it take to form my California corporation or LLC?
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California Incorporation Resources
MaxFilings Knowledge Center has a wealth of information that will answer the most common questions about forming C Corporations, S Corporations or LLCs. If you’d like to do further research, the following links provide easy access to more detailed information related to business formation in California.
If you’ve decided California is where you’ll be forming a Corporation or LLC, you can start entering your information now, saving it until it’s complete and you’re ready to start. You’re under no obligation, and there is no charge until you actually place your order.
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California Franchise Tax Board
California Articles of Incorporation for a Corporation
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