Transition from Sole Proprietorship to LLC

Sole Proprietorship Sole proprietorship is by far one of the most basic form of business to start. This is typically where an individual operates his or her own business. The advantage of a Sole Proprietorship is that it involves little or no paperwork and can be easily managed by anyone. However, the downside is that the […]

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 […]

California Secretary of State Forms

Trying to start up a business or maintain your current business can be quite costly. And it certainly does not help when trying to file documents with the California Secretary of State. The good news is that they have created California Secretary of State forms to simplified the way you prepare documents. Below is a list […]

How to Register an Out of State Corporation in California

There are a few things to know when you register an out of state corporation in California. Are you ready to pay an extra state tax fee per year? Are you ready to add on more corporate filings to your company? Or, do you even have the necessary documents to file your registration application? Below is […]

Registering an Out of State Corporation in CA

  As you may know, the state of California may be one of the most difficult states to work with! Registering an out of state business in CA can be a long and hard process but please look no further! Our goal at Diversified Business Solutions is to make this process as smooth as possible! Statement […]

How to Revive a Corporation in California

Revive a Corporation in California Why is my corporation suspended? A corporation may be suspended for a number of reasons. The California Secretary of State Office and the Franchise Tax Board are the two main bodies responsible for corporation suspension. Corporations are required to file annual Statement of Information forms to the Secretary of State. […]

Advantages of a Corporation

Are you thinking about starting a corporation in California? Here are some advantages of a corporation. First of all, What is a corporation? A Corporation is a business entity that is legally separate from it’s owners. Thus, a corporation is seen as a legal “person” that can pay taxes, enter into contracts, and incur debts separate from its owners. You […]

Help with LLC Applications

5 Steps to start an LLC Do you need help with LLC Applications? Starting an LLC can be a stressful process. But no worries! Diversified Business Solutions is here to walk you through each step when filing with us.   Step 1: Decide on LLC Name The first step to starting an LLC is to decide […]

Considerations When Starting A LLC In California

  Starting an LLC in California If you are thinking of starting a LLC in California, there are a number of considerations that you will need to keep in mind. This type of company puts together the benefits of a partnership, sole proprietorship as well as a corporation in a single entity. This implies that […]

What is an Agent for Service of Process California?

Agent for Service of Process California In order to do business in California, you must have an appointed Agent for Service of Process. Now, this may bring you to the question of what is an Agent for Service of Process and what will they do for me? An Agent for Service of Process can either be […]