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From the California Secretary of State's website:

"...a foreign business entity can convert into a California Corp, LLC, LP or registered GP if the conversion is permitted under the laws of the jurisdiction of the foreign business entity. (California Corporations Code commencing with Sections 1150, 15911.01, 16901 and 17540.1.)" (—http://www.sos.ca.gov/business/be/forms/convchrt.pdf)

Before Proceeding: Blue shading and * designate required fields: you must enter something in all required fields to submit the form. If you don't have an answer to a required field, enter "n/a" or "?".

Primary Contact for Formation Solutions Correspondence

For contact from Formation Solutions(questions, clarifications). Official company contact info is collected further down.

First Name *
Last Name *
Email *
Office Phone
Mobile/Alternate Phone

Please provide at least one phone number.

Present Jurisdiction of Corporation

   Present State * required
   Present Company Name *

Legal Address for Company

This contact information will be given when filing paperwork with the California Secretary of State, city/county, the IRS and other agencies.
   Name of principal
   officer		 *
   Email *
   Address *
   City *
   State *
   Zip Code *
   Daytime Phone *
   Fax Number
   County *

Proposed Name of Company in California

The name of the corporation must contain the word "corporation", "incorporated" or "limited" or an abbreviation of one of such words. The name must not be likely to mislead the public, be the same as, or resemble so closely as to lead to deception, the name of a domestic or qualified foreign corporation, a name under reservation, or the registered or assumed name of a foreign corporation. The name would need Superintendent of Bank's approval if it contained the words "Bank," "Trust," or "Trustee."

(Case and punctuation are important: submit exactly what you'd like, including "Corp," "Inc.," etc.)

First Choice *
Second Choice *
Third Choice

Please describe your business briefly.
*

Director Information
First Director  
   Name *
  Do you want to copy principal business address here?
   Address *
   City *
   State *
   Zip Code *
   
Second Director (if applicable)
   Name
  Do you want to copy principal business address here?
   Address
   City
   State
   Zip Code
   
Third Director (if applicable)
   Name
  Do you want to copy principal business address here?
   Address
   City
   State
   Zip Code
Check this box if there are more than three initial directors. (We will collect the other director's information separately.)

Officers

  
   
CEO / President  
   Name *
  Do you want to copy principal business address here?
   Address *
   City *
   State *
   Zip Code *
   
Secretary  
   Name *
  Do you want to copy principal business address here?
   Address *
   City *
   State *
   Zip Code *
   
CFO / Treasurer  
   Name *
  Do you want to copy principal business address here?
   Address *
   City *
   State *
   Zip Code *

Fictitious Business Name

For most companies, the corporation name is the name you will "do business as," so there is no need for a Fictitious Business Name, also known as a DBA. However, if you wish to "do business as" another name, please list your name choices here.

If you do not require a DBA, skip this section.

   First Choice
   Second Choice
Check this box if there are more than two business names to register. (We will collect the other DBA's separately.)

Registered Agent

California requires corporations to name a Resident Agent for Service of Process in the Articles of Incorporation. The registered agent must either be an individual having a physical location (PO Box not acceptable) in California and be available during normal business hours, or be a company registered with the Secretary of State to be an agent. Formation Solutions, Inc. offers this service and is registered with the CA SOS: the annual fee is $125.

Yes, we'd like to use Formation Solutions, Inc. as Registered Agent.(* one choice is required)
No, please use the information below for our Agent.
   Name


(skip to "Federal Employer ID" section if using Formation Solutions as Agent)

  Do you want to copy principal business address here?
   Address
   City
   State
   Zip Code

Federal Employer Identification Number and Tax Election Issues

By default, all corporations start out as a "C" corporation. To become a Subchapter S Corporation (or "S Corp"), we must make the S election with the IRS on your behalf.

1. Does the entity wish to be taxed as an S corporation? Yes No * required
2. Does the entity plan to have employees? Yes No * required
3. First date wages or annuities were paid or will be paid:

4. What is the highest number of employees expected in the next 12 months for each of the following categories? (Enter the number in each of the appropriate boxes.)

      Agricultural Household Other

 

5. Indicate principal line of merchandise sold; specific construction work done; products produced; or services provided.

*required

6. Please name the closing month of your company's accounting year: *required

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  Important Disclaimer Information : Formation Solutions, Inc. is not a law firm, and it's employees and representatives are not attorneys. Neither Formation Solutions, Inc., nor any of its owners, employees, agents, or affiliates for whom it is responsible provide any legal services, legal representation or legal advice. The information and suggestions contained in this website have been developed from sources, including publications and research that are considered and believed to be reliable but cannot be guaranteed insofar as they apply to any particular individual, corporation, or taxpayer. Moreover, because of the technical nature of this material and the fact that laws and statutes are never static, but ever changing, the assistance of a competent, qualified lawyer or accountant is recommended when implementing these documents. This material does not constitute legal advice and should not be taken as or used as a substitute for the advice of competent legal counsel. Formation Solutions, Inc. specifically disclaims any liability, loss or risk, personal or otherwise, that is incurred as a consequence of the use and/or application of the information in these documents.

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above disclaimer information. I agree that Formation Solutions. Inc., nor its employees and agents have not provided any legal, tax or financial advice and that the information I have provided above is accurate. * required