San Francisco Formation Guide

Form a C-Corp
in San Francisco, California

San Francisco is the epicenter of venture capital and tech innovation — home to countless unicorns and accelerators.

$100
state filing fee
~10 minutes
on Beezsplit
873,965
population
Why San Francisco

Starting a business in San Francisco

San Francisco is the epicenter of venture capital and tech innovation — home to countless unicorns and accelerators. With a population of 873,965, San Francisco offers a strong local market for C-Corp businesses. California C-Corps benefit from proximity to Silicon Valley investors and talent. Required if you have California-based operations even if incorporated elsewhere.

Included

What you get

Articles of Incorporation
Bylaws
Stock Purchase Agreement
EIN Application
Statement of Information

Best for: Tech startups with CA operations, companies with CA employees

Compliance

California C-Corp requirements

Annual franchise tax ($800 minimum)
Statement of Information (annually)
Registered agent required
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Also available in California

Not based in San Francisco? You can form your C-Corp from anywhere.

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~10 minutes from start to finish. No hidden fees.

Start Your San Francisco C-Corp, Free
Start Your San Francisco C-Corp, Free