While running a business can give you a pretty long to-do list—especially when organizing a change in location—updating your business address with all the correct entities should be at the top of your list. Changing a business address in California is a vital step in maintaining legal, tax, and financial compliance, as well as keeping your business in good standing with your customers and vendors.Â
For legal compliance, you’ll need to file an updated Statement of Information with the California Secretary of State. Failure to do so may result in penalties, fines, and other consequences.
For tax compliance, the Internal Revenue Service, California Franchise Tax Board, and Employment Development Department must be informed of a change of address in order to receive tax forms and notices. If a business fails to update its address, it may miss important tax deadlines and incur penalties.
For financial compliance, notifying banks and other financial institutions of a change of address is essential to ensure that statements and communications are received in a timely manner.
Additionally, keeping your address in California updated with the agencies that oversee your business licenses and permits protects you from not missing vital renewal notices.Â
You also can’t forget the importance of maintaining your customer and vendor relationships. Notifying customers and vendors of a change of address ensures that invoices and payments are sent to the correct location, and helps maintain positive business relationships.
And last but certainly not least, make sure to change your business address with the United States Postal Service, so there is no interruption to receiving important correspondence.
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