How to Start a Business in California
Starting a California business is very simple and the first step
is to make it legal. First you must decide on a name for your
company and complete a trademark search. Pick a name that no one
else is using or would conflict with your industry. You can
search existing trademarks and file a new one online using a
service or can be reserved with the California Secretary of
State for 60 days.
Once you have completed the trademark search, it is time to file
your articles of incorporation. You can file your articles
online using an incorporation provider, such as the ones
recommended at http://california-incorporation.legalspring.com
or forms can be obtained from State of California. Time to
incorporate will differ depending on which process you choose.
Online can be in about a week and through the State of
California can take up to 6 weeks.
Once you have filed your California incorporation paperwork, you
will also need to obtain A Federal Tax Identification Number
"EIN" and a California Employment Development Department (EDD)
employer account number.
At this point you can open a business banking account and even
start to hire employees. You are now a certified and legal
business in California.
About the author:
Travis Giggy is a business specialist and one of the Founders of
http://www.Legalspring.com. A website dedicated to reviewing and
listing the best services that provide online legal services
like incorporation, forming an LLC, getting your last will and
testament, or getting a divorce.