By: Serge Filatov & Jack W. Easterbrook, Esq.
Starting an accountancy corporation in California can be a complex process, but understanding the requirements and procedures can help streamline your journey. This series of blog posts will provide an overview of the California Board of Accountancy’s (CBA) [https://www.dca.ca.gov/cba/] guidelines for accountancy corporations. In this blog, we will discuss the corporation renewal cycle and the dissolution of an accountancy corporation.
Corporation Renewal Cycle
Accountancy corporations must renew their licenses every two years to retain practice rights and good standing in California. The CBA will mail renewal forms with instructions approximately two months before the license expiration date. Failure to renew within five years will result in cancellation of the corporation’s license.
Dissolution of an Accountancy Corporation
To dissolve an accountancy corporation, file a Certificate of Election to Wind Up and Dissolve with a Certificate of Dissolution [https://bpd.cdn.sos.ca.gov/corp/pdf/dissolutions/corp_stkdiss.pdf] with the California Secretary of State’s Office. Submit a letter to the CBA stating the firm’s dissolution and effective date, and the firm’s license will be canceled.
Establishing an accountancy corporation in California involves a thorough understanding of the CBA’s guidelines and requirements. It is essential to remain in compliance with the CBA’s rules and regulations to ensure the continued success of your corporation. This blog is intended as an introduction and is not a comprehensive description of all such requirements.
This blog is written as of June 2025. Recommendations and legal requirements are changing rapidly, so please continue to review our legal updates or review postings on relevant government websites.
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