| Registering a California LLC is not as difficult as it may | | | | members or managers. |
| seem. There are a number of requirements that you | | | | 5.) The articles need to be signed by the Organizer. |
| must follow to form your LLC in California. The primary | | | | You can include additional articles, but they are not |
| requirement is to file your Articles of Organization with | | | | required by the state office. It will depend on your |
| the California Secretary of State. Once filed, the | | | | business model, and your specific situation. If you are |
| approval process will take a few weeks, but the hard | | | | unclear about the best solution for you please consult |
| part is done. | | | | a lawyer in California. |
| The Articles of Organization must contain the following: | | | | Additional Articlesa.) You can include additional |
| 1.) The name of the limited liability company. | | | | language to limit the liability of the members.b.) You can |
| 2.) The following statement: | | | | include an article regarding the events under which a |
| The purpose of the limited liability company is to | | | | dissolution may occur.c.) There can be articles included |
| engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited | | | | to limit the powers of certain members or managers. |
| liability company may be organized under the | | | | While it can be complex, registering a corporation in |
| Beverly-Killea Limited Liability Company Act. | | | | California can be both fun and easy. Take your time to |
| 3.) The name and address of the initial agent for | | | | make sure that you have followed the appropriate |
| service of process. | | | | requirements and you can save time and money also. |
| 4.) State whether the company will be managed by | | | | |