Comparing Business Entities
Small Business Formation
Limited Liability Company
“S” Corporation
“C” Corporation
California Agent for Service of Process
If you need a comprehensive business formation attorney you have come to the right place. We will investigate the proposed name for your California business formation, file the necessary documents to form your business with the Secretary of State of California and be your agent for service of process. Our flat fees are very reasonable and are comprehensive. We have offices in San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, Redwood City and Fremont for your convenience. Call us toll free at 1-877-963-9543 for more information. We are dedicated to providing the personal service you deserve for a reasonable fee.
California Business Entity Formation Fees
California C or S Corporations: $1,250 Comprehensive Fee Includes:
1. Consultation with an Attorney – 30 Minutes – (With “Client Information Form” filled out)
a. $75 Without Client Information Form
2. Not Applicable to Professional Corporations; Additional fees will apply
3. Name Search
4. Articles of Incorporation; preparation and filing (Filing Fee Included)
5. Statement of Information; preparation and filing (Filing Fee Included)
6. IRS S Corporation election form
7. Corporate bylaws, Corporate seal, Stock certificates and Ledger
8. One FREE year of agent for service of process services
Limited Liability Companies : $1,150 Comprehensive Fee Includes:
1. Consultation with Attorney – 30 Minutes – (Must have “Client Information Form” filled out.)
a. $75 Without Client Information Form
2. Name Search
3. Articles of Incorporation
4. Statement of Information; preparation/ filing (Filing Fee Included)
5. Company Seal, Membership Certificates, Basic Operating Agreement
6. Custom operating agreements require additional fees
7. One FREE year of agent for service of process services
Choosing what type of business entity to form is an important decision when starting any new business. That does not mean as your business changes you cannot change the form again. When you are comparing business entities there are many unknowns about the future that cannot be planned for. Things change as businesses grow. While forming a corporation in California or forming a limited liability company in California may seem like the correct decision, operating as a sole proprietorship should not be overlooked. A consideration that is sometimes overlooked is the public perception of a business that is a corporation or LLC. A corporation or LLC may bring more credibility with customers.
Most people know about the limited liability a corporation or an LLC can provide regarding certain types of claims. The whole point is to protect the owner’s personal assets from the liabilities of the corporation or LLC. Obtaining the proper insurance when operating as a sole proprietorship can accomplish a similar result. The cost of forming and maintaining a separate legal entity may not be in your best interest when trying to get a new business off the ground. When a new business starts the extension of credit or borrowing money will require a personal guarantee most likely anyway. If you currently have multiple investors or plan on having multiple investors in the business then you should form a corporation or limited liability company. We have offices in San Jose, Oakland, San Francisco, Redwood City and Fremont for your convenience.
