You are starting a business in Long Beach and want to set up an LLC the right way, with liability protection and clean paperwork. In California that means filing Articles of Organization (Form LLC-1) with the Secretary of State for a $70 fee, then planning for the state's $800 annual franchise tax and a Statement of Information. A solid operating agreement, which California law expects under the Corporations Code, keeps partners aligned. Below are vetted Long Beach firms, most offering a free or low-cost first consultation.
Updated April 15, 2026
An LLC formation lawyer sets up your business so your personal assets are protected and the ownership is clear. They file the Articles of Organization with the California Secretary of State, draft an operating agreement that spells out ownership shares and how decisions get made, and help you handle the Statement of Information, an EIN, and any licenses. For multi-owner businesses, the operating agreement is the document that prevents most future fights.
A Long Beach attorney also helps you pick the right entity in the first place. An LLC is popular for liability protection and flexible taxes, but a corporation sometimes fits better, especially if you plan to raise money. Getting this right at the start is far cheaper than fixing it after you have signed leases, hired people, or taken on partners.
Talk to a Long Beach lawyer who handles this if any of the following fits your situation.
Step 1 is choosing the entity and name, where the lawyer confirms the name is available and the LLC structure fits your goals. Step 2 is filing the Articles of Organization (Form LLC-1) with the California Secretary of State for the $70 fee. Step 3 is the operating agreement, the internal contract among the owners that California expects you to have, covering ownership, profits, and decisions. Step 4 is compliance setup: filing the initial Statement of Information, getting an EIN, registering for any licenses, and planning for the $800 annual franchise tax. Step 5 is ongoing maintenance, the periodic Statement of Information and tax filings that keep the LLC in good standing. A formation can often be done within a week or two.
In Long Beach, an attorney often forms an LLC for a flat fee of roughly $500 to $2,000, which usually covers the filing, an operating agreement, and basic setup; that is on top of the state's $70 filing fee. Every California LLC also owes the $800 annual franchise tax to the Franchise Tax Board, and there is a small Statement of Information fee. More complex setups, like multiple investors or special tax structuring, cost more and may be billed hourly at $250 to $450. Ask exactly what the flat fee includes, especially the operating agreement.
Updated April 15, 2026. Verified across Super Lawyers, Avvo, Justia, FindLaw, and firm records. We do not accept payment for placement. Where a firm's aggregate client rating is not yet compiled, we say so rather than invent one.
A Long Beach firm advising on entity formations, contract creation and disputes, and dissolutions for corporations, LLCs, and partnerships. A fit for owners who want one firm for forming the company and the contracts that follow.
A long-standing Long Beach and Irvine firm that guides clients in forming an LLC or corporation on a solid legal footing, with flat-fee formation service. A fit for founders who want predictable pricing from an established firm.
A firm helping new entrepreneurs and existing owners establish their businesses in Long Beach, including forming corporations and LLCs and handling business transactions. A fit for first-time founders who want guidance, not just paperwork.
A firm offering practical guidance for LLC formation in Long Beach and across California, with familiarity with California's requirements. A fit for owners who want a smooth, compliant formation start to finish.
A boutique firm serving Long Beach individuals and businesses with entity formation alongside mediation, arbitration, and business coaching. A fit for small businesses that want a hands-on advisor beyond the filing.
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