California Registered Agent

  

Do You Need a California Registered Agent?

URS Agents provdes professional California registered agent service for LLCs, corporations, and foreign entities. As your registered agent, we provide our physical address where we will receive Service of Process and other official communication on behalf of your company. We will then forward this communication to you in a timely manner. Secretary of State Offices mandate that a registered agent is appointed to ensure a point of contact for receipt of legal notices and other official government communication, referred to as Service of Process. Annual report notices and tax notices are also often sent to the registered agent. Selecting a reputable professional registered agent is extremely important to ensure you adhere to the requirements of the state and to assist with your ongoing state compliance.

How to Change Your California Registered Agent?

If you are looking to change your registered agent in California, we will handle the entire process. We provide a free status check to determine if your entity is in good standing. We will prepare and file the change of agent paperwork and even cover the California state filing fee when you switch your registered agent to our service. If you are unsatisfied with your current provider for any reason, let us know. Contact us today at 800-567-4397 to get started or to discuss any questions you may have. You may also select the Start Your Order or the Get a Free Quote button on this page.


Information on Common California Business Entities


How to Start a Corporation in California?

If you plan to incorporate in California, you will file Articles of Incorporation with the California Secretary of State. The fee to file is $100. This can be submitted by mail or dropped off to the Secretary of State's Office. If the application is dropped off at the state, an additional $15 service fee will be charged.

Filing Times and Expedited Options

Routine filings are processed in about 5-6 business days. 24 hour Expedited Filing is available for an additional $350. Same Day Expedited Filing is available for an additional $750.

What Else Will I Have to File?

A Statement of Information will be due within 90 days after filing the Articles of Incorporation, and annually thereafter. This can be filed online. There is a $25 filing fee.


How to Register a Foreign Corporation in California?

To register as a Foreign Corporation in California, you will file the Statement and Designation by Foreign Corporation. The fee to file is $100. A Certificate of Good Standing dated within 6 months of the filing must also be included. This can be submitted by mail or dropped off to the Secretary of State's Office. If the application is dropped off at the state, an additional $15 service fee will be charged.

Filing Times and Expedited Options

Routine filings are processed in about 5-6 business days. 24 hour Expedited Filing is available for an additional $350. Same Day Expedited Filing is available for an additional $750.

What Else Will I Have to File?

A Statement of Information will be due within 90 days after filing the Statement and Designation by Foreign Corporation, and annually thereafter. This can be filed online. There is a $25 filing fee.


How to Start an LLC in California?

If you plan to organize your LLC in California, you will file Articles of Organization of a Limited Liability Company, Form LLC-1. The filing fee is $70. This can be submitted by mail or dropped off to the Secretary of State's Office. If the application is dropped off at the state, an additional $15 service fee will be charged.

Filing Times and Expedited Options

Routine filings are processed in about 5-6 business days. 24 hour Expedited Filing is available for an additional $350. Same Day Expedited Filing is available for an additional $750.

What Else Will I Have to File?

A Statement of Information, Form LLC-12, will be due within 90 days after filing the Articles of Organization and biennially thereafter. There is a $25 filing fee.


How to Register a Foreign LLC in California?

To register as a Foreign LLC in California, you will file the Application to Register a Foreign Limited Liability Company, Form LLC-5. The filing fee is $70. A Certificate of Good Standing dated within 6 months of the filing must also be included. This can be submitted by mail or dropped off to the Secretary of State's Office. If the application is dropped off at the state, an additional $15 service fee will be charged.

Filing Times and Expedited Options

Routine filings are processed in about 5-6 business days. 24 hour Expedited Filing is available for an additional $350. Same Day Expedited Filing is available for an additional $750.

What Else Will I Have to File?

A Statement of Information, Form LLC-12, will be due within 90 days after filing the Application to Register and biennially thereafter. There is a $25 filing fee.


Contact URS Agents and Get Started

Call us today at 800-567-4397 with any questions related to setting up registered agent service in California. Our knowledgeable representatives are happy to assist you. You may also select the Start Your Order or Get a Free Quote button on this page to get started. We look forward to hearing from you.

 

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