How to change business addresses in California?

Updating a California business address requires notifying a number of government agencies to be in compliance and to prevent penalties.

1. Update with the California Secretary of State

• LLCs and corporations need to file a Statement of Information (Form LLC-12 or SI-550) online at bizfileOnline.sos.ca.gov or by mail.
• Sole proprietors and general partnerships should update their Fictitious Business Name (FBN) with the county where they are registered.

2. Notify the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB)

• Update business address online via MyFTB or by submitting FTB 3533 (Change of Address form) to avoid tax-related issues.

3. Update with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

• Submit Form 8822-B with the IRS to update the business address for federal tax purposes.

4. Change Address with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA)

• Businesses collecting sales tax must update addresses via the CDTFA online services portal.

5. Update Business Licenses and Permits

• Notify local city or county offices to renew business licenses. Certain businesses will need extra notifications from state agencies.

6. Notify the Employment Development Department (EDD)

• Businesses are required to notify EDD of an address change for payroll and unemployment insurance purposes through EDD e-Services for Business.

7. Notify Banks, Vendors, and Customers

• Inform banks, vendors, and customers to avoid interruption of service.

Not informing concerned agencies of a change in the business address can lead to missed tax documents, penalties, or disruption of service.

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