California Entity Formation Pricing
Entity / Corporate Formation
Bay Legal creates entities for our clients in all 50 states, including the Virgin Islands and many international jurisdictions. Our full-service option includes all necessary consultations with an attorney to plan for the proper entity from start to finish. We include all filing fees, shipping expenses, the filing of all necessary State and IRS Forms in order to form the entity, and a comprehensive ‘corporate book’ with stock certificates and a company seal. For a quote on this service, please call our office.
Ongoing entity services
Bay Legal provides ongoing legal services to businesses starting with formation services. For existing entities, including online self filings, we will conduct an analysis of your entity documents to locate any risk management and legal issues. We also provide updates and amendments to corporate documents and help you file your annual updates.
Entity Choice
When discussing your entity / business organization needs we focus on the areas of Tax Minimization, Asset Protection, and long term Management and Maintenance Costs of maintaining your entity.
Every client / business will make the ultimate decision of what entity type to operate, however, there is almost always a best option for each situation that becomes apparent when you consider all of the implications in each of the areas above.
Pricing:
Full-Service Option
Our full-service option is designed to provide comprehensive support throughout the entity formation process. This package includes one hour of prepaid attorney consultation, during which we’ll discuss your specific needs and help determine the best entity type for your situation. After the initial consultation, any additional attorney support is billed hourly.
You can establish any entity type, including LLC, Corporation, S-Corp, PC, etc., in all 50 states for a base fee of $750, plus state filing fees. For Series LLCs, the fee is $1,350, plus state filing fees. This full-service package covers all necessary steps to form your entity, including:
- Drafting and filing all required state documents
- Providing a complete corporate kit with stock certificates and a company seal
- Filing with the IRS to obtain Tax ID numbers (EIN)
- Covering publication costs (if required by state law)
- Handling all mailing charges
- Providing ongoing attorney support to ensure the entity formation is coordinated with your overall business and estate planning structure
Ongoing Annual Fees:
After your entity is formed, there are ongoing annual requirements that must be met to maintain your entity’s good standing. These typically include filing annual or biennial reports with the state, paying associated state fees, and maintaining proper corporate records. Additionally, ongoing legal support can help with:
- Annual updates to corporate documents
- Amendments to organizational documents as your business evolves
- Compliance checks to ensure adherence to state and federal regulations
- Risk management reviews
These ongoing services are billed separately and can be tailored to your specific needs, ensuring your entity remains compliant and protected as your business grows.
Unbundled / Limited Scope Options
For clients in California, we offer the following unbundled services:
Flat Fee Services:
LLC Formation: $1,500 (flat rate, inclusive of state fees)
- Review or preparation of entity creation documents:
- LLC: Articles of Organization
- Review or preparation of entity organization documents:
- LLC: Operating Agreement, Biennial Statement of Information
Corporation Formation (C-Corp or S-Corp): $1,500 (flat rate, inclusive of state fees)
- Review or preparation of entity creation documents:
- Corporation: Articles of Incorporation
- Review or preparation of entity organization documents:
- Corporation: Corporate Bylaws, Statement of Information
*Expedited Filing Fee (Optional): $500 Client agrees to make full payment prior to Attorney filing formation documents.
ADD-ON SERVICES (OPTIONAL)
The following fees apply:
- Registered Agent Service: $150 annually (RA) Our provider will act as Client’s California registered agent for service of process.
- Virtual Office and Mail Service: $350 annually (VO) Our provider will provide a virtual office address, mail forwarding, and scanning services.
- Annual State Filings: $305 annually (ASF) Includes preparation and filing of required state annual reports and business entity renewals to maintain compliance. Starts on the first anniversary of your filing.
Hourly Services:
- Representation of a single client in partnership agreement formation
- Mediation of partnership agreements between partners
For a more tailored service or to explore your entity options, please contact our office.
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