{"id":380840,"date":"2025-09-29T12:24:25","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T17:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/?page_id=380840"},"modified":"2025-09-29T16:40:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T21:40:00","slug":"how-to-form-a-corporation-in-california-in-nine-steps","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/how-to-form-a-corporation-in-california-in-nine-steps.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Form a Corporation in California in Nine Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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    How to Form a California Corporation in Nine Steps<\/h1>\n\n
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    \n By Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Jordan Walker, J.D.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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    To create a corporation in the state of California, you must choose a business name and registered agent, file articles of incorporation and a statement of information, draft corporate bylaws, hold a directors meeting, issue stock certificates, apply for a federal EIN, and register for business and tax accounts.<\/em><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

    Ready to form your corporation with confidence? <\/i><\/b>Our trusted partner LegalZoom has packages starting at $149 + filing fees.<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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