California business merger: Articles of Merger explained.
A statutory merger in California combines two or more entities into one surviving entity. The non-surviving entities cease to exist. This guide explains the structure, the Plan of Merger, the state filing, and the things founders most often miss after the merger closes.
Talk to merger specialist →Types of California merger
Two entities combine into one. The surviving entity absorbs assets, liabilities, and obligations.
LLC + Corporation, LLC + LP, etc. California allows cross-entity mergers under statute.
Common acquisition structure. Acquirer forms a subsidiary that merges with the target.
Surviving entity domiciled outside California. Requires coordinated filings in both jurisdictions.
Up a level, or across to the neighbors.
Business merger filing by state
The national explainer above this page: what changes between jurisdictions, and why.
Open the hub → SectionSecretary of State directory
Every filing the state business office takes, state by state.
Open the section → StateCalifornia business filings
Every filing a business makes in California, gathered on one page.
Open California → In CaliforniaFederal EIN in California
The federal EIN, state by state
Read the guide → In CaliforniaForeign Qualification in California
Foreign qualification, state by state
Read the guide → In CaliforniaSecretary of State reinstatement in California
Reinstatement, state by state
Read the guide → In CaliforniaSecretary of State annual report in California
The annual report, state by state
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