California LLC Articles Of Organization

1. Proposed LLC Name

Please note that the name you have proposed for your California LLC will be subject to approval by the Secretary of State. It is crucial to adhere to the rules specified by California state law to ensure the acceptance of your chosen name. Your company name must include a corporate designator, such as LLC, L.L.C., Limited Liability Company, Ltd Liability Company, or Ltd Liability Co. Furthermore, it must not contain any restricted terms, including bank, trust, trustee, incorporated, Inc., corporation, or corp.

Additionally, any words suggesting that your company is involved in the issuance of insurance policies, such as an insurer or insurance company, are not permissible. It is essential that your proposed name is distinct from all other active foreign and domestic LLCs registered in California. Merely changing the corporate designator is insufficient to establish distinctiveness. For instance, Anderson LLC would not be considered distinguishable from Anderson Ltd. Liability Company. To verify the availability of your desired name, you can conduct a business entity search.

2. Business Addresses

Here is where you will enter the physical and mailing addresses for your corporate headquarters. It is mandatory to provide a physical address, and if your mailing address differs from your physical address, you must include both. Your address does not necessarily have to be in California. If your LLC governing documents, financial records, operating agreement, and other business records are stored at an office outside the state, you should include that address.

3. California Registered Agent

When establishing a business entity, it is mandatory to appoint a registered agent in California, also known as an agent for service of process. The purpose of this requirement is to ensure a reliable point of contact for legal correspondence. In the event of a lawsuit against your LLC, the registered agent will receive the notice of the lawsuit (service of process) on your behalf.

The registered agent can be either an individual or a registered corporate agent, such as our specialized corporate agent service. It is crucial that your registered agent has a physical address where certified mail can be delivered, and that this address maintains regular business hours throughout the year. Note that a California LLC is not permitted to serve as its own registered agent.

4. LLC Management Structure

The Secretary of State seeks information regarding the management structure of your LLC. You have three options to choose from: one manager, multiple managers, or all limited liability company members. There is no incorrect choice, but you can only select one option. If you plan to hire a manager or management company to oversee your LLC’s daily operations, you may choose either one manager or multiple managers. However, if your LLC’s members will handle the daily business affairs, please select all limited liability company members.

5. Organizer Signature

The organizer of your Limited Liability Company (LLC) is the person responsible for preparing and filing your California LLC Articles of Organization. This important document officially establishes your LLC and outlines its key details. The role of the organizer can be fulfilled by you, another member of your LLC, or even by an outside party if you decide to hire us to assist with the formation of your LLC. By entrusting us with this task, we will act as your organizer and take care of all the necessary paperwork to ensure a smooth and efficient process.