How to Search for California Businesses

The California Secretary of State’s website provides a free business search tool that allows you to search for corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and limited partnerships (LPs) that are registered in California. You can search by business name, entity type, //businesshubs.org/

The business search results will provide you with basic information about the business, such as its name, entity type, business number, date of filing, and current status. You can also view PDF copies of the business’s filed documents, such as its articles of incorporation, operating agreement, and statements of information.

If you need more detailed information about a business, you can order a certified copy of the business’s records from the California Secretary of State. Certified copies are available for a fee.

How to Check if a California Business is in Good Standing

To check if a California business is in good standing, you can look at the business’s current status in the business search results. If the business’s status is “active/good standing,” then the business is in compliance with all applicable state laws and regulations.

Businesses that are not in good standing may be subject to penalties, such as fines or suspension of their business licenses. If you are considering doing business with a California business, it is important to check the business’s status to make sure that it is in good standing.

Here are the steps on how to check if a California business is in good standing:

1. Go to the California Secretary of State’s website.
2. Click on the “Business Entities” tab.
3. Click on the “Business Search” link.
4. Enter the business’s name or business number in the search bar.
5. Click on the “Search” button.
6. The business search results will display the business’s current status.

Here are some additional tips for searching for California businesses:

• You can use the “Advanced Search” feature to search by specific entity types or by a range of dates.
• You can also use the “Saved Searches” feature to save your search criteria for future use.
• If you are unable to find the business you are looking for, you can contact the California Secretary of State’s office for assistance.

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