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Our Services
Registered Agent
South Shore Agents is your California Registered Agent, powered by a team of devoted professionals committed to helping you succeed. We offer privacy, reliability, and first-class customer service that puts administrative tasks in the hands of someone you can trust.
Corporate Formation & Maintenance
Ready to jumpstart your business? We’d love to help. Whether you’re forming a Corporation or an limited liability company (LLC), our team has years of experience and will take care of everything you need to start your new company.
Already operating a business? We can still help. Tracking annual meetings can easily be overlooked when you’re busy running a corporation. Not only are these legal requirements, but having regular meeting minutes shows you are committed to the best business practices. Let us track your annual meeting dates, send out the required notices, and prepare the meeting minutes for you.
FBN / DBA Registration
Operating as a Sole Proprietor? If you plan to operate your business under anything other than your full legal name, you may need our assistance now with obtaining a Fictitious Business Name, also known as “DBA”.
Operating as a Corporation or LLC? Whether you're expanding your services, targeting a new market, or simply rebranding, operating under a new DBA can enhance your brand's recognition and appeal.
Regulatory Filings
A Statement of Information (SOI) is the annual report required in the State of California. Its required every year for Corporations and every other year for LLCs and Non-Profits. We’ll take care of these filings for you. We track the dates, reach out to either confirm or update the information on file, and then prepare and file the SOI in a timely manner.
Heard of the new Corporate Transparency Act? Then you know about the required Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report, a requirement to disclose certain information about the owners of a small business to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Our team of seasoned FinCEN filers are able to file your initial BOI Report, or update an existing Report, avoiding harsh penalties against your business for non-compliance.
FAQ
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All businesses registered with the Secretary of State in California. One requirement to starting a business in California is appointing a registered agent.
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A registered agent is an appointed individual or entity that provide a reliable means for your company to receive legal, tax, and official government communications promptly.
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Always. A Registered Agent is required whenever you form a corporation or LLC in California. It requires that there is a point of contact for all legal and official communications. Having a registered agent is part of the package to keep your business in Good Standing.
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Greetings from the Golden State. We’re situated in a fully-equipped professional office building, conveniently located in Escondido, California.
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Being your own Registered Agent sounds straightforward, but requires you to be available at your address during all business hours. Meaning, no stepping out for meetings, vacations, or emergencies without risk. Appointing an agent also helps maintain your privacy by keeping your personal address off public records.
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South Shore Agents is your go-to for all things business. Whether you’re starting a new business, need help with a current one, or just need a California Registered Agent, we’re here to help.
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Our Registered Agent services are billed annually, and cost $200/year. We waive any associated filing fees.