A foreign business entity can qualify/register to transact business in California online at bizfileOnline.sos.ca.
To do an entity search or to search for an LLC that is an existing business that is registered in the state of California, you need to know the business name or entity number. To start this search process, go to the Secretary of State's business search page.
Users can access the business search tool by visiting the California Secretary of State's official website. They can enter a business name or entity number to retrieve information about registered entities, including their formation dates, jurisdictions, and entity types.
The status of the LLC can be checked online on the Secretary of State's Business Search at BusinessSearch.sos.ca. See the FTB Suspension/Forfeiture section below for information about resolving an FTB suspended/forfeited status.
How can I verify that my contractor is state-licensed? You can look up your contractor's license with the California Contractors State License Board at cslb.ca or by calling 800-321-2752.
Users can access the business search tool by visiting the California Secretary of State's official website. They can enter a business name or entity number to retrieve information about registered entities, including their formation dates, jurisdictions, and entity types.
When do you need a California Certificate of Status? A California Certificate of Status is required when your business expands to another state (otherwise known as a foreign qualification) and needs to register as a foreign corporation or LLC.
A name can be reserved for a period of 60 days. For faster service, name reservations can be submitted online through our enhanced online services at bizfileOnline.sos.ca. The reservation can be renewed to the same applicant or for the benefit of the same party, but not for consecutive 60-day periods.
If your business structure is a partnership, corporation, or limited liability (LLC), you must register or incorporate with the California Secretary of State. Check if the name you want is available. You can check name availability and reserve an available name by mail with the CA Secretary of State.