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Business Formations

We coordinate your entity formation, EIN, California Secretary of State filings and initial compliance setup.

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What's included

What we handle as part of this service.

  • Entity selection guidance (LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, DBA)
  • Articles of Organization / Incorporation filing
  • EIN (federal tax ID) application
  • Statement of Information preparation
  • Initial compliance and recordkeeping setup

Who it's for

If this sounds like you, we're a good fit.

  • New business owners
  • Independent contractors moving to an LLC
  • Partners forming a joint entity
  • Owners restructuring their business

Documents you'll need

Bring (or upload) these so we can get started quickly.

Not sure? We share a tailored checklist after the consultation.

  • Proposed business name(s)

  • Owner / member information and ownership %

  • California business address

  • Description of business activity

Our process

The five steps we walk through with every client.

  1. Schedule a consultation

    Book in person or remotely. Tell us what you need and we suggest the right service path.

  2. Bring or upload your documents

    We share a clear checklist so nothing important gets missed.

  3. Review with a specialist

    We walk through your situation, answer questions, and confirm the plan together.

  4. We prepare, file, or organize

    From tax returns to payroll, formations or filings, we handle the work end to end.

  5. Ongoing follow-up support

    We stay available year-round for questions, notices, and the next step.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions we hear about this service.

  • It depends on income, owners and how you plan to take pay. We review your situation together and recommend an entity type before we file.

Stanza Tax Services office ready for your appointment

Ready when you are

Ready to get organized? Book an appointment today.

Pick a time that works for you — in person at San Pablo or Concord, or fully remote.

Book an Appointment510-255-9194

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