Create a business structure in California.
Starting a business in California? One of the first steps is to determine what type of business structure the business will operate under. There are different types of business structures from a sole proprietorship to corporation and others. As such, each has advantages and disadvantages.
Contact your attorney or other legal advisor to help you determine which type of structure is best for you business.
A business entity is created when a business structure is formed:
Corporation
Limited Liability Company
Limited Partnership
General Partnership
Limited Liability Partnership
Sole Proprietorship
Note: Creating a business structure is a separate process from applying for state and local government business licenses, and permits.
Step 1
View the state's basic information provided by the Secretary of State's office.
Step 2
Register the business entity with the Secretary of State's office to create your business structure.