Frequently Asked Questions

We are a California registered agent and business services company operated by experts. We handle the compliance and administrative side of running a business (registered agent representation, virtual office, corporate formation, dissolution, annual minutes, BOI filing, and FBN/DBA registration).
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Annual Minutes are a written record of your corporation's yearly director and officer elections. California corporations are required by law to hold Annual Meetings and maintain proper minutes. It's a key part of preserving the corporate veil that protects your personal assets.
We prepare standard, regular (annual) minutes for the election of directors and officers in the ordinary course of business. We do not prepare special minutes for extraordinary matters like major asset sales, mergers, or significant debt issuances. Contact us if your situation requires something beyond the standard scope.

(i) Preparation and filing of your Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization with the California Secretary of State; (ii) filing your Initial Statement of Information; (iii) preparing your EIN application; and (iv) filing all other required notices.
Formation includes Registered Agent, Annual Minutes, and SOI tracking services, completely free for one year.
No. Customized Operating Agreements, Bylaws, and tax elections like S-Corp status are outside the scope of this service and require attorney or CPA guidance. Contact us if you need a referral.
We prepare and file your Certificate of Cancellation (LLC) or Articles of Dissolution (Corporation) based on a unanimous vote in favor of dissolution. If you can add us as an authorized user on your bizfile.ca.gov account, we file online immediately. Otherwise, we prepare your documents for your signature and provide mailing instructions.
Yes, and they're important. Dissolution does not resolve outstanding franchise tax obligations or unfiled returns. We strongly recommend consulting your CPA and attorney before proceeding.

A registered agent is a designated entity or individual that receives legal documents and government notices on behalf of your business. Every California corporation and LLC is required by law to maintain one. It’s not our rule, it's a condition of staying in Good Standing with the Secretary of State.
You can, but it comes with real drawbacks. You must be available at your registered address during all business hours. That means, no meetings, travel, or emergencies. More importantly, using your personal address puts it on the public record. Appointing South Shore Agents keeps your personal information private and ensures nothing gets missed.
$200 per year, billed annually. Filing fees are included.

Our Virtual Office gives you access to our professional Escondido office with a unique suite address, to use as your business mailing address. A professional presence without the overhead of a physical lease.
Our Virtual Office is billed at $50.00 per month on the first of each month. You may cancel at any time by contacting us prior to your next billing date. Simply sign up, and receive your unique Virtual Office address in seconds.

A Fictitious Business Name (or "Doing Business As") is a name your business uses that differs from its legal registered name. This includes your personal name, if you’re operating a Sole Proprietorship. Any California business operating under a name other than its official name must file an FBN Statement with the county recorder where its principal place of business is located.
No. FBN Statements are county-specific. If you operate in multiple counties, separate filings may be required. We handle San Diego County in-house, including same-day expedited filing for an additional fee. For other California counties, we'll confirm all the requirements before filing.