San Jose Formation Guide

Form a C-Corp
in San Jose, California

San Jose is the heart of Silicon Valley — the global headquarters for many of the world's largest tech companies.

$100
state filing fee
~10 minutes
on Beezsplit
1,013,240
population
Why San Jose

Starting a business in San Jose

San Jose is the heart of Silicon Valley — the global headquarters for many of the world's largest tech companies. With a population of 1,013,240, San Jose 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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Not based in San Jose? You can form your C-Corp from anywhere.

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