Business Setup

Corporation & LLC Setup for Contractors

Form your contractor business the right way. We handle the corporation and LLC paperwork so you can protect your assets, plan for taxes, and present a professional, licensed business to your clients.

Why Contractors Form a Corporation or LLC

Once you’re licensed, how you structure your business matters. Many California contractors move from operating as a sole owner to a corporation or LLC as their projects grow, and for good reason.

•Liability protection. A properly formed and maintained entity creates a legal separation between you and your business.
•Tax planning. A corporation or LLC can open up tax-planning options; talk with a tax professional about what fits your situation.
•Credibility & growth. An established entity helps with bonding, larger contracts, and presenting a professional business to clients.

Our team handles the formation paperwork from start to finish, the same kind of support we’ve given California contractors for 40+ Years.

This page is general information about business formation and is not legal or tax advice.

Choose Your Package

Basic vs. All-Inclusive Formation

Two ways to set up your contractor entity - pick the level of support that fits your business.

Basic

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The essentials to get your contractor entity formed and filed.

Business name reservation & availability check
Articles of Incorporation / Organization filing
State filing fees
EIN (Federal Tax ID) registration
Statement of Information filing
Corporate / LLC records kit & seal
Operating agreement / corporate bylaws
Registered agent service
CSLB license entity transfer assistance
Ongoing compliance & renewal reminders

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Most Complete

All-Inclusive

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Full-service formation, compliance, and license-transfer support.

Business name reservation & availability check
Articles of Incorporation / Organization filing
State filing fees
EIN (Federal Tax ID) registration
Statement of Information filing
Corporate / LLC records kit & seal
Operating agreement / corporate bylaws
Registered agent service
CSLB license entity transfer assistance
Ongoing compliance & renewal reminders

Call to Get Started

Package pricing and inclusions are subject to change. Call 800-809-6463 for current details.

Common Questions

Corporation & LLC Questions

No. You can hold a CSLB contractor license as a sole owner (sole proprietor). Many contractors choose to form a corporation or LLC later for liability protection, tax planning, and a more professional structure as their business grows. Our team can walk you through the options.

Both create a separate legal entity that can help protect your personal assets. A corporation has a more formal structure that some contractors prefer for ownership, payroll, or tax reasons, while an LLC is generally simpler to run. The right choice depends on your business goals, but we can help you compare them; consult a tax professional for advice specific to your situation.

A CSLB license can never be directly transferred to another person or entity. But if you keep more than 50% ownership of the new corporation or LLC you form, your existing license number can often be reissued or reassigned to it (BPC §7075.1(c)(5)) rather than starting a brand-new application. We assist with the formation paperwork and help coordinate the license-entity steps; call us and we will walk you through exactly what your situation requires.

Timelines depend on California state processing and how quickly documents are gathered. Once your paperwork is submitted, the state handles the filing on its own schedule. Call us for the current turnaround and we will keep your formation moving as fast as the state allows.

A properly formed and maintained LLC or corporation creates a legal separation between you and the business, which can help shield personal assets from many business liabilities. Maintaining that protection requires keeping the entity in good standing and following corporate formalities. This is general information, not legal advice.

Yes. The point of our business services is to take the formation paperwork off your plate; we prepare and file the documents so you can focus on running your contracting business. Call us at 800-809-6463 to get started.

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Let our team handle the paperwork so you can get back to work. We’ve supported California contractors for 40+ Years. Call to set up your corporation or LLC.

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