Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Providing tools and resources to start, grow and manage your business. Forming a California corporation provides entrepreneurs ...

California has a high corporate tax rate and strict rules, but its large market and strong economy can benefit some businesses. Companies incorporated or operating in the Golden Gate state should ...

The California General Corporation Law is part of the California Corporations Code, but not every corporation incorporated in California is formed or governed by the General Corporation Law. In fact, ...

California has two parallel taxes – “franchise,” and “income” – for corporations. California imposes the franchise tax on corporations formed or “doing business” in California, and the income tax on ...

Most startup founders form a Delaware C corporation as it is the preferred legal entity of most investors. However, some founders instead form a California LLC when they expect to have losses their ...