California LLC - How to Start an LLC in California Step By Step

How to start an LLC in California - Detailed yet easy to understand full walk through of everything you need to know to register your business and start an LLC in California - Preparation, step by step filing tutorial, articles of organization, statement of information, LLC annual tax and fee, staying compliant, and more. Please note that I am neither an attorney nor a CPA and I strongly recommend always consulting with one for all legal business matters.
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0:00 How to start an LLC in California
0:30 EVERYTHING IS PUBLIC
0:44 Preparation
0:50 Choose a name
0:55 Can I change my name later?
1:12 See if that name is in use
1:22 Business address
1:28 Can I use a PO box?
1:30 Can I use my personal address?
2:12 What address can I use if I don't want to use my private home?
2:27 Virtual office
2:49 Select a registered agent
3:05 Who can be my own registered agent?
3:24 Why would I choose to hire a professional registered agent?
3:51 HELP - I don't want to file my LLC by myself!
4:25 File your paper
4:35 Secretary of State Articles of organization filing walk through
5:56 LLC naming requirements
7:08 Address
8:03 Who is the organizer?
8:28 AFTER you submit
8:30 File initial statement of information within 90 days
8:57 Where to file your statement of information
9:27 Create an operating agreement
9:48 No operating agreement = no LLC protections
10:04 What to include in an operating agreement
11:14 Do I need to create an operating agreement if I am single member?
11:28 Obtain an EIN
11:42 Separate business and personal assets
12:13 Check additional business requirements in your city, county, and industry
12:45 How much does registering an LLC cost?
13:00 Annual costs for keeping your LLC
13:12 Annual LLC tax
13:30 2021-2023 $800 tax waived the first year
13:44 If you gross over $250,000 per year there is an additional annual fee
14:17 Requirements to keep your LLC compliant
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  • @ginnysilver
    @ginnysilver2 жыл бұрын

    *TIMESTAMPS BELOW* Use INCFILE to file your LLC quickly for $0: www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=617326&u=709885&m=53954 Get a registered agent: www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965743&u=709885&m=69959 Search for a business name: bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov/search/business File your LLC Articles or Statement of Info: bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov/ Find what licenses, permits, and fees your business needs: calgold.ca.gov Get an EIN: www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/employer-id-numbers 0:00 Intro 0:30 EVERYTHING IS PUBLIC 0:44 Preparation 0:50 Choose a name 0:55 Can I change my name later? 1:12 See if that name is in use 1:22 Business address 1:28 Can I use a PO box? 1:30 Can I use my personal address? 2:12 What address can I use if I don't want to use my private home? 2:27 Virtual office 2:49 Select a registered agent 3:05 Who can be my own registered agent? 3:24 Why would I choose to hire a professional registered agent? 3:51 HELP - I don't want to file my LLC by myself! 4:25 File your paper 4:35 Secretary of State Articles of organization filing walk through 5:56 LLC naming requirements 7:08 Address 8:03 Who is the organizer? 8:28 AFTER you submit 8:30 File initial statement of information within 90 days 8:57 Where to file your statement of information 9:27 Create an operating agreement 9:48 No operating agreement = no LLC protections 10:04 What to include in an operating agreement 11:14 Do I need to create an operating agreement if I am single member? 11:28 Obtain an EIN 11:42 Separate business and personal assets 12:13 Check additional business requirements in your city, county, and industry 12:45 How much does registering an LLC cost? 13:00 Annual costs for keeping your LLC 13:12 Annual LLC tax 13:30 2021-2023 $800 tax waived the first year 13:44 If you gross over $250,000 per year there is an additional annual fee 14:17 Requirements to keep your LLC compliant

  • @paintingfunface-painting595
    @paintingfunface-painting5952 жыл бұрын

    This was Amazing direct to the point information! You are appreciated. Thank you!

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad to hear that, thank you!

  • @BeachCityBaby
    @BeachCityBaby2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much I have been totally lost! Thank youuuuu!

  • @andycruz3514
    @andycruz35144 ай бұрын

    Thank you Ginny, extremely helpful video.

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    4 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @MohSo14
    @MohSo1414 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much, very clear and informative!

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    3 күн бұрын

    Very welcome :)

  • @teearmstrong8447
    @teearmstrong8447 Жыл бұрын

    Good stuff! Thank you!

  • @trampletheearth6458
    @trampletheearth6458 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! So helpful and so easy to listen to.

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad this was helpful!

  • @LarimarCabrera
    @LarimarCabrera Жыл бұрын

    BEST EXPLANATION. THANK YOU!

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad it was helpful!

  • @dr.drewskii8823
    @dr.drewskii88232 жыл бұрын

    You’re a blessing Ginny 🔥❤️

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much ❤️

  • @manishmahyavanshi1410
    @manishmahyavanshi14102 жыл бұрын

    Hello Ginny, thank you so much for this info LLC.

  • @manishmahyavanshi1410

    @manishmahyavanshi1410

    2 жыл бұрын

    Does it have to be active running business to apply for LLC?

  • @bonnietone8539
    @bonnietone85392 жыл бұрын

    Thanks again, Ginny! ❤️

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very welcome :)

  • @mofosoto
    @mofosoto2 жыл бұрын

    Great guide!!!

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks ❤️

  • @elid377
    @elid3772 жыл бұрын

    thank you for this, more CA busn tips

  • @Alfsimpson5150
    @Alfsimpson5150 Жыл бұрын

    Ginny, I have been a loyal follower since the start of 2020. You are the only reason I was able to get my max PUA. I have learned so much from you and looking forward to your future videos I am struggling to try to get my LLC registered and apply for the SBA 7a loan can you help me?

  • @salr2901
    @salr2901 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!!!!!!!!

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    Жыл бұрын

    Very welcome!!!

  • @artemissharp298
    @artemissharp2982 жыл бұрын

    You are the best. I’m in the non paying end of the cannabis industry. All your suggestions are amazing. Could you please speak slower for us slow learners. Love, your fan Artemis

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks :) You can adjust the playback speed directly on the youtube player settings! Plus then I'll have a funny deep voice...

  • @danielgalili1705
    @danielgalili17055 ай бұрын

    thank you

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    5 ай бұрын

    Very welcome!

  • @scottiecrook7898
    @scottiecrook78982 жыл бұрын

    Hope your family is safe and well 😁

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @scottiecrook7898
    @scottiecrook78982 жыл бұрын

    Happy Hump Day! 🐫

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @mathildas757
    @mathildas7572 жыл бұрын

    Can you make videos on how to make LLC website? Thank you!

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    I already have a tutorial on how to create a website with Wix on my channel home

  • @JJ1NE
    @JJ1NE Жыл бұрын

    can the mailing address be out of state?

  • @squirtymonkey
    @squirtymonkey2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ginny, any updates on those of us who were sent a letter saying we need to pay back unemployment benefits? Account is still showing a negative balance, but haven't received any correspondence from the EDD since. Are the states forgiving those repayments?

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    No, that would be something unique to your own situation that you have to handle with the EDD by appealing the decision or paying the overpayment - that will not be forgiven. I have many videos on my channel home about appeals and overpayments.

  • @andyatmosphere
    @andyatmosphere9 ай бұрын

    Do you offer your services.?

  • @genpdeguzman
    @genpdeguzman16 күн бұрын

    Very clear explanation. Thank you for this video! Just a question, do I need to obtain business permit first in my city before continuing on filing my llc?

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    16 күн бұрын

    Because your city and the state operate differently, you can register an LLC first to ensure that your LLC name is granted and then register for your business license and other requirements with your city after as the next step.

  • @genpdeguzman

    @genpdeguzman

    16 күн бұрын

    ​@ginnysilver thank you so much!

  • @genpdeguzman

    @genpdeguzman

    14 күн бұрын

    @@ginnysilver starting my llc through incfile using your code ❤️🙏

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    14 күн бұрын

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @nigarmammadova7437
    @nigarmammadova7437 Жыл бұрын

    Hello Ginny! I want to file for LLC now. Will I lose my first waived year in this case since it is almost the end of the year? Or would it be better to start LLC after January 1st? Thank You!

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    Жыл бұрын

    Correct that first year of waves $800 fee will go to 2022. You may want to consider wiating until the new year if that is a deciding factor for you

  • @scottiecrook7898
    @scottiecrook78982 жыл бұрын

    🤘

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    🙂

  • @scottiecrook7898
    @scottiecrook78982 жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    🦙🦙

  • @debbiehall9724

    @debbiehall9724

    2 жыл бұрын

    ​lama......lama!!!!@@ginnysilver

  • @debbiehall9724
    @debbiehall97242 жыл бұрын

    first!.....hi Ginny.....

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi!!

  • @scottiecrook7898
    @scottiecrook78982 жыл бұрын

    Hi!!! 👋

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi!! How's mama and baby? Hope all are well!

  • @scottiecrook7898

    @scottiecrook7898

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ginnysilver Wife now cause we got married hahaha She is doing fine and found out it was gonna be a baby boy with the reveal party that was on Sunday! Thank you for always checking up on your loyal supporters 😬💜

  • @michellegalloway6505
    @michellegalloway65056 ай бұрын

    Thank you for all of the helpful information. I have question I hope you can help me answer. Our business is ran from our home (online business) which is outside of the city, we're in a county area so that is where I requested the business registration/ license BUT our virtual address is in a different city ( very close by). Should I have gotten the license/ registration from the city where our virtual address is located? The virtual address is also what I plan to use on our LLC... All that to ask, should a business license be held in the city where the virtual address is attended and is listen on LLC or where our home is located and online business is ran? THANK YOU for your time.

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    6 ай бұрын

    You must choose one consistent business location and register your business to that location. You can then choose a diferent mailing address on some documents which request a mailing address, but your business location registered address must all be consistent. If using a virtual address, make sure it isn't simply a virtual mailbox - but an a virtual address/office which specifically states you are allowed to use it in your business registration. You can use a home address - but it will be on public record.

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    6 ай бұрын

    Very welcome! Use the link in the video description when you form your LLC - it helps support the channel!

  • @juanpedro7214
    @juanpedro72145 ай бұрын

    are you helping chines open up biolabs in California?

  • @snoope5967
    @snoope5967 Жыл бұрын

    💋

  • @mathildas757
    @mathildas7572 жыл бұрын

    And where to get business logos? Emails and all? Thank you

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    Logos have a wide variety of options - you'll need to find a designer you resonate with

  • @lilramborambo4399
    @lilramborambo43992 жыл бұрын

    😉👍💰💰💰💰💰

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    :)

  • @user-rc9yl8xb2x
    @user-rc9yl8xb2x5 ай бұрын

    Hello Ginny, please where can I create a DBA name for my current business?

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    5 ай бұрын

    Visit calgold.ca.gov, enter in your location, and the search results will include the office/website for your county's DBA or fictitious business name application. It is usually done through the county clerk recorders office.

  • @user-rc9yl8xb2x

    @user-rc9yl8xb2x

    5 ай бұрын

    @@ginnysilver Ginny you are so amazing and smart! Thank you very much! Could I please ask you another question? I have already been there and they told me that this DBA name will work only for the current county (MY COUNTY) :| My LLC is national wide and I want the same DBA too) will this DBA name only work in a certain county or it doesn't matter where I use it?

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    5 ай бұрын

    @user-rc9yl8xb2x DBAa are registered on the county level, and LLCs are state level. In order to use a name exclusively nationwide you would need to get the name as a registered trademark with the US parents offocw

  • @user-rc9yl8xb2x

    @user-rc9yl8xb2x

    5 ай бұрын

    @@ginnysilver hmm, cool, thank you Ginny. Can I work as a videographer in the another states with county a DBA name?

  • @debbiehall9724
    @debbiehall97242 жыл бұрын

    status check : LIVE ?

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nothing this week - when I am able to schedule one I will be sure to post it - thanks!!

  • @debbiehall9724

    @debbiehall9724

    2 жыл бұрын

    OK!

  • @snoope5967
    @snoope5967 Жыл бұрын

    🤪

  • @dr.richmann4477
    @dr.richmann4477 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, but the background music drives me nuts!!! It's way to loud and frankly, it's totally unnecessary. It's totally distracting from what you are saying. What's the hurry in talking and editing??? For example at the 2:33 mark, you cut off the next word!!! The word 'fee' is missing! You're in soooo much of a hurry that you're actually cutting off words. People need time to digest what you are saying. It's like shoveling more food into their mouth before they have had a chance to chew and swallow what's they're already chewing. Please take this in a constructive way. I appreciate and applaud your fine work, but it can be made much better by slowing down and pausing between sentences or ideas. I would seriously think of remaking this video. Thanks.

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    Жыл бұрын

    Hmm...I get much more negative feedback on a slower pace - that majority comments that I am "talking down to them" at a slower pace. You are welcome to adjust the playback speed on the KZread player to a slower speed. Best wishes!

  • @dr.richmann4477

    @dr.richmann4477

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ginnysilver Thanks Ginny. Good suggestion. If you slowed wayyyy down, then I could see how people would feel like you're talking down to them, but I'm sure there's no way they would think that if you matched the average speed or cadence of the average informative KZread video. Take for example, videos by Dr. Eric Berg or Dr. Turley. They don't talk exceptionally fast of close cut their edits, they pause and are perfectly understandable. No one has said they feel 'talked down to' in their videos. I hope what I'm saying can help. I could have stood by and said nothing, but I really want to do what I can to see your channel be the best it can be because there's a great benefit in your advice. People need time to mentally digest what's said. Just my two cents worth. Take Care.

  • @dr.richmann4477

    @dr.richmann4477

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ginnysilver Forgot to ask, what's your thoughts about the background music (sounds)? Do you think it's necessary? Does it help or interfere with the spoken message?

  • @mariahatch9863
    @mariahatch98632 жыл бұрын

    Like always Jinny you are amazing, and can I please ask you for the phone number of Claimyr, thank you sooo much💞💞💞💞

  • @ladym7852
    @ladym7852 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I wish I watched this earlier today. Much appreciated! 🫶🏽

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