The Articles of Organization is the most important document that must be submitted to the Secretary of State in order to establish limited liability status for an LLC in California. It must include the name and contact information of the company, the name and physical address of its registered agent, and the name and address of its members or managers. The Statement of Information must also be filed within 90 days of formation, and it includes additional contact information as well as information about the company's finances. Learn more in our California LLC Formation Checklist.