This By-Laws document contains the following information: the name and location of the corporation, the shareholders, and the duties of the officers.
Bylaws With Secretary Of State In Sacramento
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Every California Corporation must adopt bylaws, and this article identifies the key components that should be included in California Corporation Bylaws; however, this article does not contain all the headings or provisions that are required to be included in California Corporation Bylaws.
LLCs are not required to have bylaws. However, they are governed by an operating agreement which is like a corporation's bylaws.
(b) Bylaws may be adopted, amended or repealed by approval of the members (Section 5034); provided, however, that such adoption, amendment or repeal also requires approval by the members of a class if such action would: (1) Materially and adversely affect the rights, privileges, preferences, restrictions or conditions ...
Although organizations don't need to file these bylaws with the state, California law requires that the treasurer or other designated member of the organization maintains a copy on file.
No, bylaws and operating agreements (and any amendments thereto) are maintained by the business entity and are not filed with the Secretary of State. Requests for copies or information about these documents should be directed to the business entity itself.
Generally, if you wish to conduct business in the state of California, you are required to register and form your legal entity with the California Secretary of State's office. The only exception is you formed a sole proprietorship. Each type of business entity requires a different registration form.
The Secretary of State's responsibilities include: Serving as the state's Chief Elections Officer. Implementing electronic filing and Internet disclosure of campaign and lobbyist financial information. Maintaining business filings.