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  • Starting at $0 plus state fees

  • 300,000+ businesses created since 2015

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  • Personalized customer service specific to your needs

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Incorporate in CA in 3 Easy Steps Today - Get Started for $0 + California State Filing Fees

Getting Started is Easy

Have your business up and running in 3 easy steps.

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Tell us about your business

Forming your S Corporation doesn’t need to be complex or time-consuming. With our easy online form, you can be done in as few as 10 minutes.

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We file the paperwork

We incorporate your S Corporation by preparing all required documents and filing them directly with the Secretary of State.

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Receive your documents

Once your incorporation documents have been approved by the state, you will receive your completed S Corp package by mail.

Why California Business Owners Choose Swyft Filings

Every day businesses from across the nation choose Swyft Filings to form their business. Here are a just a few of the reasons why so many owners choose us to help start their business.

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Trusted and Experienced

Our Business Specialists will form your new business the correct way, saving you time and money by avoiding costly errors. Let us handle your business filings while you focus on growing your business.

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Personal Customer Support

Our expert Business Specialists work to familiarize themselves with your account and business, allowing them to provide support tailored to your needs. With Swyft, you can trust that your business is in the right hands.

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Fast Turnaround Time

We’re among the fastest in the industry when it comes to filing your paperwork correctly and efficiently. We know your time is valuable, so our Business Specialists start working on your filing ASAP.

Get your business started today. Select your package.

Let's make your business official and compliant with the right package for you.

Basic

$0

+ State Filing Fees

Get Basic

10 Day Filing & Standard Shipping

I only want to get started with the basics to form my business

Includes:

✓ Comprehensive name check

✓ Preparation of Articles of Incorporation

✓ Document filing with the Secretary of State

✓ Lifetime customer support (phone & email)

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Get Basic

Standard

$199

+ State Filing Fees

Get Standard

5 Day Express Filing & Expedited Shipping

I want the essentials to launch my business in compliance

Includes Basic package, plus:

ID required to file taxes

✓ Custom Corporate Bylaws

✓ Custom Banking Resolution

✓ Custom Organizational Minutes

✓ Instant electronic delivery of state documents upon formation

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Get Standard

Premium

$299

+ State Filing Fees

Get Premium

Same Day Filing & Expedited Shipping

I want everything my business needs at the best value

Includes Standard package, plus:

★ Fastest processing speed

★ Access 250+ customizable legal & business documents

★ Expedited FedEx Shipping & tracking number

✓ Personalized Founders Kit to help stay compliant

✓ ComplianceGuard free trial (Annual Report, Amendment, & Meeting Minutes)

✓ Free Statement of the Incorporator to open a business bank account

✓ 24/7 online access dashboard

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Choose the Right Business Type

Compare the important differences of each business structure to decide which one is right for your company.

Features
LLC
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C Corp
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S Corp
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DBA
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Protection
Limited liability protection
Managing Your Business
Flexibility in management
Ease of ownership changes
Varies
Varies
Perpetual existence
Varies
Ongoing formalities
Ability to raise capital
Varies
Tax
Pass-through taxation
Double taxation
State Filing Fees
State formation fees
Ongoing compliance fees

Included in all of our packages

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Verify Company Name Availability

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Dedicated Business Specialist

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Certificate of Incorporation

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Preparation of Articles of Organization

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100% Satisfaction Guarantee

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Lifetime Customer Support

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Document Filing with Secretary of State

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Online Access to Your Corp Documents

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Delivery of Documents

Common Questions About Incorporating in California

You have questions, we have answers. If you’d prefer to speak directly with a Business Specialist, please give us a call at (877) 777-0450. We love to help!

How much does it cost to form a Corporation or LLC?

Swyft Filings charges only $49 + state filing fees to incorporate your business. Filing fees vary from state to state. If you have a question about a specific state, feel free to email or contact us at (877) 777-0450.

How long will it take to process my order?

Swyft Filings offers three options for processing the filing of your company. Standard Processing time for an order is 12 - 15 business days. With Swyft Filings EXPRESS Processing Service, your order will be processed within 3 business days. Your documents will be processed before all non-priority orders which allows you to begin operating your business sooner rather than later. With Swyft Filings SAME DAY Processing Service, your order is moved to the front of the line. We will prepare and file your incorporation documents with the Secretary of State the same day your order is placed.

When will my order be processed?

Orders are processed as they are received. However, clients that select Express Processing or Same Day Processing will have their orders processed before Standard Processing orders.

How long does the incorporation process take?

Incorporation times vary from state to state. Feel free to contact us by email or at 877-777-0450 for information on specific state processing times.

Are there a required number of individuals needed to form an LLC?

There is no minimum requirement as to the number of owners (also referred to as members) that an LLC must have. At the federal level, single-member LLCs qualify for pass-through taxation, however this is not always true at the state level.

Ready to Incorporate in California?

Still have questions? We're here to help! Call (877) 777-0450 or Live Chat with us for real-time support.

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