The California LLC 1 form is a crucial document used to establish a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in California. This form includes essential information about the LLC, such as its name, address, and management structure. Completing this form accurately is vital for compliance with state regulations, so ensure you fill it out carefully by clicking the button below.
Starting a business in California can be an exciting yet complex journey, and one of the first steps in establishing a limited liability company (LLC) is completing the California LLC-1 form. This essential document serves as the Articles of Organization for your LLC, laying the foundation for your business structure. The form requires you to provide key information, including the name of your LLC, which must include an identifier such as “LLC” or “L.L.C.” Additionally, you must specify your business address and a mailing address if it differs from the primary location. Another critical component involves designating a California agent for service of process, which can be either an individual or a registered corporate agent. The management structure of your LLC also needs to be clarified—whether it will be managed by one manager, multiple managers, or all members. Furthermore, you will need to include a purpose statement, affirming that your LLC will engage in lawful activities as permitted under California law. Completing this form accurately is vital, as it not only initiates the formation of your LLC but also ensures compliance with state regulations. Remember, filing fees apply, and while online submissions are prioritized, paper submissions are also accepted with specific handling fees. Understanding these elements is crucial for a smooth start to your business endeavor.
Secretary of State
Business Programs Division
Business Entities
1500 11th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
P.O. Box 944260, Sacramento, CA 94244-2600
Submission Cover Sheet
For faster service, file online at bizfileOnline@sos.ca.gov.
Instructions:
•Complete and include this form with your paper submission. This information only will be used to communicate with you about the submission, if needed. This form will be treated as correspondence and will not be made part of the filed document.
•Make all checks or money orders payable to the Secretary of State.
•In person submissions (excluding Statements of Information): $15 handling fee; do not include a $15 handling fee when submitting documents by mail.
•Standard processing time for submissions to this office is approximately 5 business days from receipt. All submissions are reviewed in the date order of receipt with online submissions given priority. For updated processing time information, visit www.sos.ca.gov/business/be/processing-dates.
Optional Copy and Certification Fees:
•If applicable, include optional copy and certification fees with your submission.
•For applicable copy and certification fee information, refer to the instructions of the specific form you are submitting.
Contact Person: (Please type or print legibly)
First Name:
Last Name:
Phone (optional):
Entity Information: (Please type or print legibly)
Name:
Entity Number (if applicable):
Comments:
Submission Cover Sheet (REV 03/2022)
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LLC-1
Articles of Organization
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Filing Fee – $70.00
Certification Fee (Optional) – $5.00
Note: LLCs may have to pay minimum $800 tax to the California Franchise
Tax Board each year. For more information, go to https://www.ftb.ca.gov.
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1.Limited Liability Company Name (Must contain an LLC identifier such as LLC or L.L.C. “LLC” will be added, if not included.)
2.Business Addresses
a. Initial Street Address of Designated Office in California - Do not enter a P.O. Box
City (no abbreviations)
State
Zip Code
CA
b. Initial Mailing Address of LLC, if different than item 2a
3.Service of Process (Must provide either Individual OR Corporation.)
INDIVIDUAL – Complete Items 3a and 3b only. Must include agent’s full name and California street address.
a. California Agent's First Name (if agent is not a corporation)
Middle Name
Last Name
Suffix
b. Street Address (if agent is not a corporation) - Do not enter a P.O. Box
CORPORATION – Complete Item 3c. Only include the name of the registered agent Corporation.
c. California Registered Corporate Agent’s Name (if agent is a corporation) – Do not complete Item 3a or 3b
4. Management (Select only one box)
The LLC will be managed by:
One Manager
More than One Manager
All LLC Member(s)
5.Purpose Statement (Do not alter Purpose Statement)
The purpose of the limited liability company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be organized under the California Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act.
6.By signing, I affirm under penalty of perjury that the information herein is true and correct and that I am authorized by California law to sign.
Additional signatures set forth on attached pages, if any, are incorporated herein by reference and made part of this Form LLC-1. (All attachments should be 8 ½ x 11, one-sided, legible and clearly marked as an attachment to this Form LLC-1.)
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LLC-1 (REV 03/2022)
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