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Compliance, Registrations & Permits
- Reserving a Corporation Name
- How do I form a business entity in California?
- Are bylaws or operating agreements filed with the Secretary of State?
- Where do I obtain my corporate seal?
- Do I have to qualify or register a foreign (out–of–state or out–of–country) business entity?
Taxes
- What do I do if I received a notice from a Corporate Compliance entity soliciting to prepare annual minutes or file a Statement of Information for my business entity?
- If I form a legal business entity but have not started doing business, do I still have to pay taxes (for example, corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, etc.)?
- When is the tax due?
- Should I file my business entity tax return even though I cannot pay?
- What is a short-period tax year?
Workforce
- I have a new business and am looking for employees, can the Employment Development Department (EDD) help?
- How do I apply for an employer payroll tax account number?
- Who can apply for an employer payroll tax account number online?
- What are California state payroll taxes?
- Who is considered an 'employer' for CA state payroll tax purposes?