San Francisco Bay Area Business Attorney

You are ready to start your own business and you need to set up an LLC. We can help.

Steps to Setting Up An LLC

Even the most savvy person with the best business idea and plan can get bogged down getting their business up and running. The California Legislature enacted legislation that permits Limited Liability Companies (LLC’s) to be created. They are affordable and easy to form.

1. Chose a name for the business/LLC
   1. Check the Secretary of State database of business names
   2. Reserve business name
   3. Secretary of State filing fees apply.
2. Prepare and file Article of Organization with the Secretary of State.
   1. Secretary of State filing fees apply.
3. Register an agent for service of the LLC
   1. Prepare and file California Corporation Code §1505 certificate
4. Prepare LLC Operating Agreement
   1. Description of the management and operation of the LLC
5. Prepare and file Statement of Information with Secretary of State.
   1. Secretary of State filing fees apply.
6. If LLC has more than one member, obtain federal tax ID number.

If you are ready to discuss your legal options, we can help you get started on your new business venture.

Contact San Francisco Bay Area Business Attorney Norbert U. Frost today at (707) 553-7356.