LLC Statement of Information Filing Online

The California Secretary of State is making several advancements with their website. Their goal is to make the website user friendly and allow more services online. For years Corporations were the only entities that could file the Statement of Information online. All of that has changed! Now you can complete your LLC Statement of Information filing […]

Forming an LLC in California

The American Dream of Business Ownership Many people dream of being self employed. Owning their own business and being the boss. We want to celebrate business owners. The dreamers, the doers, the achievers, the employers, the creators of jobs. Forming an LLC in California is one of the first steps. Forming an LLC in California You need […]

Financial Reporting – Profit and Loss Statement

It is important to know the financial state of your business. We know that reading these financial reports may not be as simple as one would think. For this week’s Financial Reporting topic, let’s focus on the biggest one of all – the Profit and Loss Statement.   What is a P&L Statement? A Profit […]

CA Authentications

CA Authentications When you need to use official documents in other countries, it must be correctly authenticated. This is sometimes referred to as an apostille. CA Authentications and apostilles is a form of certification issued by the Secretary of State. The CA authentications process will determine if the document needs an authenticated certification or apostille. […]

Accounting Services

Do you spend was too much time after a full day of work to finish your accounting workload? If you answered yes, then we can help you! Diversified Business Solutions, Inc. offers bookkeeping and accounting services to help you make running your business so much easier. Our motto is: “Invest Your Time Making Money, Not […]

California LLC

Are you thinking about starting a California LLC? There are a number of things that you need to keep in mind. An LLC is a combination of a partnership, sole proprietorship, and corporation in a single entity. Below are some tips what what you may need to look into if you starting a California LLC. […]

Revive a Corporation in California

How to Revive a Corporation in California Let’s be realistic, starting a corporation may not be easy, but making sure that it is in “good standing” is a whole other story. You must be current and meet all your state filing requirements and tax payments to be in good standing. And to be honest, many […]

CA Secretary of State – Rejected Corporate Documents

Why do documents get rejected? There are numerous reasons why rejected corporate documents get returned from the CA Secretary of State. Below are some common errors that may cause for rejection: Name is not available for new entity formation Incomplete forms Address does not meet requirements Agent for Service of Process is not correctly listed […]

Annual Corporate Statement of Information

An annual corporate Statement of Information filing is required for all corporations. Your entity is required to file the form whether you are formed in California or registered to do business. A Statement of Information will update the Secretary of State of the changes to your business. It can be changes like updating new officers, directors, or […]

Obtaining Certificate of Status

Are you in a rush to obtain a Certificate of Status (also known as a Certificate of Good Standing) with the California Secretary of State? Well, you’re in luck! With our same day submission, we can submit a request today and pick up your certificate as soon as tomorrow! Orders placed by 12:30PM PST on a business day […]