California Partition Law Blog
California businesses are required to register with the Secretary of State to legally conduct business in the state. The specific requirements a business must meet when registering with the Secretary of State vary depending on the type of business, but all businesses, regardless of type are required to file a Statement of Information. If the registering business is a Limited Liability Company, Corporation, or Limited Partnership, its Statement of Information will appear in public searches on the California Secretary of State Website. The California Secretary of State’s public business search platform is intended to ensure uniform legal compliance of all businesses operating in California while providing free public access to the information.
What is a State of California Business Search?
A California Business search is a free online tool provided by the California Secretary of State that provides the public with information about entities registered with the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State public search platform specifically provides information on corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships.