Varies, depending on location and project. The Commission also has permit jurisdiction over any marsh development as defined within the primary management area of the Suisun Marsh and appeal authority from the decision of a local government to issue a marsh development permit within the secondary management area of the Suisun Marsh. See also the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, San Francisco District, the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board, and the California State Lands Commission for additional permits that may be required. California Corporations Code, Div. 1. There is no mandate, however, that allows only corporate entities to conduct a business enterprise in California.
Businesses can function as individual proprietorships, partnerships, joint ventures, etc.
The Secretary of State's office is not in the position of advising as to the requirement s for such alternatives or to offer legal or financial advice as to best alternative. Such decisions are best made by the involved individuals after consultation with private legal and financial advisers. In addition to the activities listed above, the Secretary of State performs several other functions which are listed below with address and telephone numbers. Gray Davis, Governor.