Our California registered agents have not only helped more than 40,000 companies get started here in California, but GROW. Our $49 registered agent service comes with a free business address, and from there you can add more services as needed.
From our free business formation to a business website to a whole virtual office, you can do it all in one place, with one company.
Stability.
We own a building in Sacramento, and that’s the permanent address we list as your registered agent.
Reliability.
We’re local experts who focus exclusively on California business.
We do it all.
From registered agent to virtual office, we have all you need to start, maintain, and grow a business.
A registered agent is a person or company who maintains a street address in California and is available during regular business hours to accept service of process and state notices. Having a registered agent (also known as an “agent for service of process”) is required for businesses owners in most states, including those starting a business in California.
Starting a business in California is an exciting but potentially complicated process. As a California entrepreneur, you may not have the time to sift through the bureaucratic labyrinth of documents, deadlines, and dreaded fees. Luckily, we’re here to help you through the maze.
Check out our Starting a Business in California page and learn everything you need to know about California business formation as an entrepreneur. To get into the nitty gritty, check out our pages on starting an LLC in California and incorporating in California. And for more support, order our $0 business formation service. We’ll file your formation paperwork for just the cost of state fees and one year of our affordable registered agent service ($49).
“I called California Registered Agent to help me form a new corporation. I was fortunate enough to have had Abel Amos answer the phone. He walked me through every single step on my computer from the first click to the last. He was kind and helpful and never got frustrated. I am so grateful for his help.” -Adam S. Google
“I called California Registered Agent to help me form a new corporation. I was fortunate enough to have had Abel Amos answer the phone. He walked me through every single step on my computer from the first click to the last. He was kind and helpful and never got frustrated. I am so grateful for his help.”
-Adam S. Google
“The team is amazing, I asked so many questions and they just were so patient and so nice to answer every single one. Thank you for your help, wonderful team.” -Lizzie Z. Google
“The team is amazing, I asked so many questions and they just were so patient and so nice to answer every single one. Thank you for your help, wonderful team.”
-Lizzie Z. Google
We understand that running a business requires a lot of juggling. That’s why we offer compliance service enrollment ($100 plus state fees) to make life easier for you. Whether you hire us for registered agent service or business formation, our team of experts will ensure your Statement of Information is submitted accurately and on time, providing you with security. The best part? You won’t pay any additional upfront fees! If you’d rather file yourself, you can cancel compliance service inside your client account.
But that’s not all.
California Registered Agent Service is what we do. But we don’t stop there. As local registered agents, we provide:
Our mission is to help California business owners every step of the way. To that end, we provide everything you need to succeed and offer everything you need to support your business as it grows.
We get it—there are a lot of companies out there offeringCalifornia registered agent and business formation services.
Why should you hire us?
When you’re first starting a business, you need to keep costs down. That’s why we wanted to offer the most affordable prices in California: $49/year registered agent service and $0 formation filing service. And we don’t take any shortcuts to make that happen. We don’t work out of someone’s basement or make up the money by selling your personal information to marketers. We’re not going to raise our price next year or the year after.
We only charge what’s necessary, and we’re upfront about our fees. We’re not here to make a quick buck—we’re here to provide top-notch California registered agent service at a great price. That’s how we earn the trust of loyal customers who keep our business going.
We’ll get your order processed the day it comes in. The California Secretary of State processing times can be long. Why add to that wait by hiring a sluggish registered agent service? We’re only a few blocks away from the Secretary of State’s office, and we’ve got a team of filers—and their ebikes—ready to go. Just say the word.
We give our clients everything to build out their business presence quickly: domain name, business email at that domain, a website on an open-source platform that does not sell your data, free SSL service to keep your website secure, and a local California phone number to use as your direct business line. No additional upfront costs. Plus, you can cancel anytime.
We never, ever sell your information to marketers. Ever. We just don’t think that’s right. Beyond keeping the information you give us private, we also want to help you keep your personal information off the public record. We know what it’s like to be on the receiving end of an aggressive junk mail campaign or — worse yet — have an unexpected visitor show up on the front porch. California’s formation documents require you to list a business address. When you hire us, we’ll let you use our California business address. It’s a nice commercial building in Sacramento. Using our address instead of yours allows you to keep your personal address safe and secure from prying eyes.
Starting a business in California can be confusing. Pick up the phone and call us. Our team is made up of California business experts, and we think your questions — big or small — deserve a thoughtful and accurate answer. We’re here to walk you through the mystifying process of starting and maintaining a business in California.
What’s it like to be a registered agent in California? Not many people know, but we do. When you start a California LLC or incorporate in California, you’ll either need to hire a California registered agent or become one. Obviously, we think it’s smart to hire us for just $49 a year. But either way, we want you to know what you’re getting into. That’s why our page about California registered agent service outlines everything you need to know.
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