{"id":371876,"date":"2024-02-26T07:51:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T12:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/california-law\/how-to-form-an-llc-in-california.html"},"modified":"2026-01-29T16:40:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T21:40:00","slug":"how-to-form-an-llc-in-california","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/california-law\/how-to-form-an-llc-in-california.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Form an LLC in California in 7 Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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    How to Form an LLC in California in 7 Steps<\/h1>\n\n
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    \n By Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Jordan Walker, J.D.<\/a>\n | Last reviewed\n
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    The steps for setting up a limited liability company (LLC) in California include choosing a name for your LLC, naming a registered agent, filing articles of organization, getting an EIN from the IRS, and applying for business and tax accounts as well as obtaining licenses and permits.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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