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As mentioned above, to officially start your company in California, you must file Articles of Organization.
We like to tell our incorporators that the tax ID number is the Social Security number of the company. Tax IDs have a two digit number, followed by another seven digit number (ex. 46-1234567). California Corporations have a seven digit corporate number that is typically following the letter “C”, ex.
The main difference between an LLC and a corporation is that an LLC is owned by one or more individuals, and a corporation is owned by its shareholders. No matter which entity you choose, both entities offer big benefits to your business.
Every state allows you to get a new copy, and the process is pretty painless. In fact, getting a copy of your articles of organization is even easier than filing the initial paperwork. The majority of states have copies of articles of organization available through the secretary of state's website.
Articles of Organization are also known as Certificate of Organization or Certificate of Formation. Once filed and approved, Articles of Organization are the legal basis for forming an LLC as a registered business entity. An LLC must then abide by the laws of the state in which it was created.